Music Will is proud to expand access to classroom instrument donations for public school teachers across the country, including public charter schools. This initiative builds on our long-standing commitment to ensuring teachers have the resources they need to bring modern band programs to life.
Since our founding, we’ve worked to ensure that teachers attending Modern Band 101 trainings have access to the instruments their students need—whether through Music Will or their schools and districts. The National Instrument Fund takes this commitment further by supporting teachers and classrooms with demonstrated need, regardless of when or where they completed their training.
Funding is limited, and grants will be awarded based on available resources and demonstrated need.
Eligible recipients will receive brand-new instruments to support their classrooms, fostering inclusive, student-centered music education through modern band. Music Will also provides professional development, curricular resources, a national community of educators, and ongoing support to teachers.
Application Deadline: October 31st, 2026
Applications must be submitted by Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at midnight EST.
Key Details:
- Eligibility: Only educators from public schools (including public charters) located in the 50 states or Washington, D.C. who have attended a Modern Band 101 training are eligible to apply.
- Donations are limited to public school districts, public charter schools, and state-approved, nonpublic special education schools serving publicly placed students.
- Credits: The average donation is 10 credits, with a maximum of 20 credits per educator. View the list of available instruments here.
- Notification: Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by November 23rd, 2026.
- Order Deadline: Accepted applicants MUST submit orders by December 18th, 2026, or we will be unable to process your order.
- Instrument Deliveries: Accepted applicants can expect deliveries to begin in January 2027.
- Who Should Apply: The application must be completed by the teacher who will use the instruments in their classroom.
Email program@musicwill.org with any questions. Thank you for your dedication to music education!
The National Instrument Fund is sponsored by Sweetwater, a leading retailer of musical instruments and equipment. Sweetwater’s support helps Music Will provide instruments to classrooms across the country.
This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.