Georgia Music Foundation

10/02/2026

The annual Georgia Music Grant application is open through Oct. 30. Maximum grants are $1500 and can be used for the purchase or repair of instruments, supplies, instructional fees and more. The Georgia Music Foundation is proud to support music programs at K-12 schools and non-profits statewide. 🎹🥁🎸🎷

10/01/2026

The annual Georgia Music Grant application process is open through Oct. 30. Examples of eligible funding include teachers needing instruments or supplies for their music classrooms, after-school programs and summer music camps needing assistance with instructor fees or a museum seeking funding for a Georgia-music focused exhibit. Maximum grant amounts are $1,500. Programs/projects must take place in 2027. Apply online at http://www.georgiamusicfoundation.org.

09/11/2026

Award-winning artist Jackie Dorsey's exhibition, "Legendary Georgia Musicians in Watercolor," will be on display at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Sept. 26 - Dec. 13, 2026. For any painting sold, Jackie will generously donate 50% of the proceeds to the musician featured in the painting, the Georgia Music Foundation or Nuçi's Space, whatever the musician's preference is.

The opening reception at Marietta Cobb Museum is Saturday, Sept. 26 from 6-8 PM ($10 admission/members free) and Jackie will give an Artist's Talk there on Sunday Nov. 8 from 2-4 PM. Free Sundays to see the exhibit are Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6.

https://www.jackiedorseyart.com/

04/03/2026

Thanks to Brent Cobb for including the Georgia Music Foundation in South of Atlanta again this year! 🙏🙏 Get your tix for Songwriters in the Round at Capricorn Sound Studios and Museum & make it part of the full weekend of events curated and hosted by Brent! ❤️❤️

03/26/2026

🎼 APPLY BY APRIL 1! SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 10TH-12TH GRADERS! 🎼 The Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy at the UGA Summer Music Camp is designed to develop strong skills for music leadership by emphasizing Community Impact, Social-Emotional Growth, Self-Awareness, and Civic Engagement.

During the week students will participate in a curriculum that will focus on the leadership skills listed above as well as ensemble rehearsals, instrument specific masterclasses, and applied study. Accepted applicants will attend the 2026 UGA Summer Music Camp as Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy Scholars with a full scholarship from the Gretsch Foundation.

The Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy open to 50 rising 10th - 12th grade students (guitar, bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic, band, orchestra, and piano) from the state of Georgia. Applicants will submit a registration application, audition, and a teacher reference form. Students from rural school districts and counties will be given priority. A list of rural school districts and counties in Georgia can be found here.

More info and applications here:

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03/17/2026

Sometimes the difference between a student staying in band… and quitting… is as simple as a broken drumhead, a worn-out reed, or a missing mouthpiece.

With the help of a $1,500 Georgia Music Grant, the MLK Jr. High School Band Parent Association was able to purchase essential supplies so students have what they need when equipment wears out or breaks.

Because when the right tools are available, students can stay in band, keep learning, and keep doing what they love most - MAKING MUSIC!

03/14/2026

March is Music In Our Schools Month 🎶

For more than 40 years, this nationwide celebration led by has highlighted the importance of music education and the impact it has on students and communities.

Georgia Music Foundation is proud to support music education across our state through grants that help ensure students have the tools and resources they need to keep making music!

Donate to our mission > https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/eb9c7cea-7a49-472c-8d57-c195c440258f?fbclid=PAZnRzaAQihhtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadZZ73W19QVhZULXhujbSSLekr8bcA8PBBp27lgnIeUl6oz8gGkNngq0agtFg_aem_iBuKwY9-wc0H5rq9WgBbUg&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

01/01/2026

As we step into a new year, we’re reflecting on an incredible 2025 - $50,000 in Georgia Music Grants awarded to 35 schools and organizations across the state!

Thanks to your support, students are learning, creating, and thriving through music. Together, we can not only repeat a successful decade, but make the next one even better for Georgia music!

Discover our 2025 grant recipients > 

georgiamusicfoundation.org/news/ga-music-foundation-2024-grants-erph9

12/18/2025

🎶 Georgia’s music thrives because of you!

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Georgia Music Grant, we’re shining a spotlight on just a few of the incredible programs across the state that have been empowered by your support. Every grant makes a difference - and there’s still more work to do!

Help us make 2026 an even greater success for Georgia music. Donate today and keep the music alive. ✨

12/15/2025

We’re proud to be a charitable beneficiary of the 10th Kevin Scott’s AllStar Holiday Revival, an uncompromising night of funk, soul, and holiday spirit.

This year’s annual holiday tradition brings together an incredible lineup in support of non-profit organizations, including Backline and Vermin Sanctuary alongside the Georgia Music Foundation and our Georgia Music Grant, now marking its own 10th anniversary.

Join us December 18 at Variety Playhouse and be part of a night where great music creates real impact. 🎶✨
🎟️ Tickets on sale now > axs.com/events/1195992/kevin-scotts-allstar-holiday-revival-tickets