Open — Mockingbird Foundation Round 32 online initial inquiries accepted through January 15, 2027. Invitation-only full proposals follow; award decisions expected June 2027.
United States — Mockingbird Foundation 2027 Round 32 Music Education Grants ($100–$10,000)
Funding$100-$10,000 one-time grant per eligible applicant; not renewable or transferable. No separate fund-wide funding pool or universal matching/reimbursement condition stated in official Round 32 guidance.
DeadlineInitial online inquiry deadline January 15, 2027 (Round 32, open from June 15, 2026; no exact closing time/time zone stated). Only invited full proposals afterward, generally invitations in March and submission in April; final decisions around mid-June 2027.
Last verified2026-10-27
Required next actionReview the complete official Round 32 guidelines and follow the Initial Inquiry Form at https://mbird.org/grants/apply/ before January 15, 2027. Confirm U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, or eligible government/public-school applicant; for school initiatives, ensure school oversight. Describe direct music instruction, active participation, disadvantaged young learners, requested $100-$10,000 amount, and program outcomes. Submit only through the linked online initial inquiry; if selected, provide formal full proposal and organization eligibility documentation during the March/April invitation stage. No unsolicited proposals or extra mailings.
Broad Eligibility
United States 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, nonprofits operating under a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, or government entities including supervised public-school programs. Supports participatory music education primarily for children 18 and younger, with disadvantaged learners prioritized. Individuals, out-of-country organizations, standalone music therapy without music education, nonparticipatory music appreciation, unsolicited proposals, and religious/political doctrine are not normally funded.
Atlas Analysis
Fully verified October 27, 2026 against the official Mockingbird Foundation How to Apply page, current Round 32 inquiry link and process, funding limitations, eligibility rules, youth music education focus, exclusions, and schedule. Round 32 initial inquiries open June 15, 2026-Jan 15, 2027. $100-$10,000 binding published per-applicant range, one-time, nonrenewable; no universal matching cost share or reimbursement stated. Only online inquiry form accepted; invitation-only full proposals spring 2027 and mid-June 2027 decisions. Deadline hour not published. Distinct genuine charitable grant and not procurement. WordPress published/pending/draft duplicate screening October 27 found no matching title or mbird.org source record.
Round 32 initial inquiries are open through January 15, 2027 for The Mockingbird Foundation’s competitive music education grants, with final funding decisions ordinarily announced in June 2027. The foundation gives one-time awards of $100–$10,000 per eligible applicant to support hands-on music education programs in the United States. The funder does not specify a closing hour or time zone for the January 15 inquiry cutoff.
Eligible applicants: U.S.-based IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; organizations with a sponsoring 501(c)(3) agency; and qualifying government entities such as public schools. School-based activities must be part of and supervised by the school, rather than independent of it. Direct grants to individuals and organizations outside the U.S. are not normally considered.
Program focus: support meaningful musical participation, creation, and instruction—instrumental performance, voice, composition, improvisation, lessons, learning spaces, instructor support, instruments, texts, and equipment. Most successful projects benefit children age 18 or younger, especially students with limited access to music education, low-income learners, students with disabilities, and children in hospitals, shelters, foster care, or isolated communities. Eligible college and adult education projects may be considered.
Restrictions and funding conditions: awards are one-time, nonrenewable, and nontransferable. The foundation does not normally support academic research, fundraising organizations or events, religious or political doctrine, purely passive music appreciation, or music therapy that does not include music education. It publishes no universal matching percentage or reimbursement requirement in the current Round 32 guidance; applicants must use funds for the approved education project. The number of awards is limited and the competition is highly selective.
Application stages: complete the official Round 32 Initial Inquiry Form online by January 15, 2027. Only online inquiries submitted through the linked foundation form are considered; unsolicited full proposals, postal submissions, follow-up documents, or extra materials will not be reviewed. A selected group of applicants is invited to submit formal full proposals, generally in March for April submission. Funding decisions are expected around mid-June 2027. Applicants invited to full proposal must document their tax-exempt, sponsored, or public-school status.
Controlling source: The Mockingbird Foundation — How to Apply, Round 32. Source verification: October 27, 2026.
Source verificationReferenced source · mbird.orgAtlas last verified this record 2026-10-27. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
