Grants for Musicians
The latest funding opportunities for musicians.
We are back with another highly requested playlist (our unique way of grouping grants) tailored specifically for musicians. We hope this makes finding funding even easier.
There are currently (5) grants listed.
Note: These grants have already been shared with our paid subscribers in our monthly newsletter (September 2025) and other playlists.
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Some of our other playlists include:
1. [NEW] The 2026 Luminarts Jazz Improvisation Fellowship - For Chicago Loop Residents
This fellowship awards $10,000 Fellowships to jazz musicians through the performance of original, creative, and spontaneously improvised jazz music. Luminarts Fellows are eligible to apply for additional project funding and professional development opportunities for 10 years after winning the Fellowship. Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application and live within 150 miles of the Chicago Loop.
Deadline: February 1, 2026
2. [NEW] The 2026 Luminarts Classical Piano Fellowship - For Chicago Loop Residents
This opportunity awards a $10,000 unrestricted Fellowship to one classical pianist per year. Luminarts Fellows are eligible to apply for additional project funding and professional development opportunities for 10 years after winning the Fellowship. Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application and live within 150 miles of the Chicago Loop.
Deadline: February 1, 2026
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