Alaska State Council Arts Touring Grants
Alaska nonprofits, schools, governments, and tribal entities presenting touring arts events in Alaska can receive support for artist travel and freight costs. Alaska State Council on the Arts’ Harper Arts Touring Fund backs music, theater, dance, visual and media arts, folk and traditional arts, and youth performances, including multi-community tours and projects reaching underserved or first-time audiences.
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Creag Foundation Grants for Alaska Innovation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs in Alaska can seek funding to develop or expand their work. Focused on creative approaches to societal issues, the Creag Foundation invites smaller or evolving organizations to inquire, and music education programs that fit this innovative mission may be eligible.
Creag Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Innovation Grants in Alaska
Alaska music education organizations with early-stage, scalable social impact models may be eligible for funding to expand innovative programs serving underserved communities. Alaska music education groups can access funding through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, which offers up to US $300,000 over three years plus intensive capacity-building support for nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in priority regions including the U.S.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Grants from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, offering up to US $100,000. Alaska music education organizations may be eligible if they primarily serve economically underserved communities and integrate tech-driven, innovative solutions within these priority areas.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Funding from State Farm Companies Foundation
Alaska educational institutions, government programs, and eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on safety, education, or community development can access funding through State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants. Music education programs that improve K–12 academic performance, STEM, or college and career pathways may be eligible if they fit these priorities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Support for Cultural Education
U.S. 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist training, and STEAM initiatives, which may benefit Alaska organizations offering music education within broader cultural programs.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit and charitable-equivalent organizations working in health, education, or community services in Alaska can seek funding for programs such as food pantries, healthcare access, STEM initiatives, and wellness efforts. Focused on equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites eligible groups to support underserved communities, which may include music education within broader educational programming.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support
Organizations running education, health, or family economic stability projects that serve urban low-income children, including those in Alaska, can apply for more than US $50,000 to support or scale their work. With a mission to expand opportunity, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides funding to qualified entities in the U.S., India, and South Africa that meet its focus and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Education
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, science, health, or other charitable fields can apply for the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust to support programs conducted within the U.S., including Alaska. Music education nonprofits in Alaska may be eligible if they are tax-exempt and offer broadly beneficial, well-managed services.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Community Grants in Alaska
Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community, education, arts, or basic-needs programs can apply for sponsorship support that advances economic mobility and social progress. Grants from Bank of America Charitable Foundation help organizations preserving neighborhoods, educating the workforce, addressing hunger and shelter, and offering arts and culture programming, which may include music education initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Human Services Grants in Alaska
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations addressing poverty, disability, social exclusion, or disaster relief in Alaska and other eligible countries can apply for Gupta Family Foundation support; awards range from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller, non-sectarian groups expand focused interventions that help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, which may benefit music education programs serving these populations.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations working in education, social justice, health, the arts, or ethical journalism can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust grants, including those in Alaska; awards up to US $10,000 for programs or general operating support. Music education nonprofits may be eligible if their work aligns with the trust’s mission and priorities.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Education Grants in Alaska
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on education, youth, or arts and culture can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Organizations in Alaska offering music education or related educational access programs may be eligible if they align with the foundation’s mission and meet budget and overhead limits.
Hansen Family Foundation
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation Support for Youth Arts
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
BIPOC-led nonprofit youth programs in Alaska offering athletics, culture, or education for ages 6–18 may be eligible for general operating support, including music and arts activities. With a mission to increase racial equity and youth opportunities, Charlotte Y Martin Foundation provides funding to organizations headquartered and operating in its five-state Western region.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation
Alaska Community Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Alaskan 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, tribes, and local governments in the Chugiak-Eagle River area can apply for Alaska Community Foundation’s Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Grant to fund capital purchases and occasional special projects. Music education and other arts, cultural, educational, athletic, and community programs in Alaska may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
The Alaska Community Foundation
Community Services Funding for Nonprofits from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek support for programs in education, youth and family services, poverty relief, disaster relief, health, animal welfare, conservation, veterans, or religious initiatives. Focused on meaningful, tangible impact, the Robinson Foundation invites established charities (3+ years) to request single-year, non-capital funding that may benefit music education efforts within broader programming.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Community Grants in Alaska
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. While not limited to the arts, Alaska groups whose music education programs intersect with community or environmental initiatives may be eligible to apply.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Family Support Funding from Nordstrom
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits providing basic needs or economic mobility programs for youth and families in Alaska communities with Nordstrom stores can apply for Nordstrom’s Community Grant, awarding US $5,000 - US $20,000 in unrestricted support. Organizations offering food, shelter, clothing, workforce development, mentorship, or scholarships may be eligible, including music education programs that fit these priorities.
Nordstrom
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Vitality
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Community Grants. Grants from Ameriprise Financial help strengthen communities through hunger relief, housing, economic development, arts and cultural enrichment, and adult self-sufficiency programs, which may benefit Alaska groups offering music or broader arts education.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Education Grants in Alaska
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Alaska can seek project funding in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help Alaska music education providers if their work fits these broad program areas.
Dr Scholl Foundation
After-School Education Grants for Alaska Schools via Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
Letter of inquiry due Mar 5, 2027
Alaska schools and community organizations offering K–12 academic and enrichment programs can apply for the Alaska Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants, awarding US $50,000 - US $900,000 for after-school and out-of-school learning. Alaska music education programs that provide academic support and enrichment as part of broader community learning centers may be eligible.
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Alaska Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community quality of life in Alaska can receive project, operating, or capital support for programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding in communities where O'Reilly Auto Parts operates, which may include Alaska organizations offering music education alongside eligible services.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth with education, housing, food security, or environmental programs in Alaska and beyond can apply for grants ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards support initiatives like academic enrichment, leadership development, hunger relief, family services, and community or environmental projects that benefit children and their families.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Services Funding from Juneau Community Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and childcare organizations in Southeast Alaska can seek funding for services, equipment, activities, and training that enhance health, education, and welfare, including children’s music and theater. Focused on community services, Juneau Community Foundation invites Alaska groups supporting children, youth, elders, and special needs populations to apply for US $200 - US $5,000.
Juneau Community Foundation
Partnership Awards for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations across the U.S. that lead strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for national recognition and support through the Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award. Grants from Mutual of America Foundation help Alaska music education nonprofits with collaborative programs that address significant social issues and demonstrate measurable community impact.
Mutual Of America Foundation
First Peoples Fund Grants for Alaska Performing Arts
Applications due Jul 17, 2027
Native performing artists and Native-led performing arts groups in Alaska can apply for First Peoples Fund’s Native Performing Arts Live Production Grant, offering US $30,000 for U.S.-based live productions. Eligible projects include music, theater, dance, and other Native cultural performances in active production, which may support music education or performance opportunities in Native communities.
First Peoples Fund