Music For Everyone (MFE), a Lancaster-based nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening school and community music programs, will accept applications for its 2026 grant cycle through Saturday, Jan. 31.

Through its annual grantmaking, MFE invests in local music education and community-based music initiatives via its Annual Instrument Grants and Well-Being Grants. Full grant descriptions, eligibility requirements, and application instructions are available at http://www.musicforeveryone.org/grants.

The Annual Instrument Grants support school-based and community music programs throughout Lancaster County by helping organizations purchase musical instruments and expand access to music education. Eligible applicants include public and private schools as well as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Lancaster County.

MFE's Well-Being Grant supports programs that use music as a tool for healing, wellness, and emotional well-being. These grants are intended for schools and nonprofit organizations that incorporate music into therapeutic, restorative, or community health-focused initiatives.

Since 2006, Music For Everyone has invested more than $6.5 million in grants, scholarships, and direct program support for school and community music programs across Lancaster County.

For more information about Music For Everyone, visit http://www.musicforeveryone.org. Questions about the grant application process may be directed to mark@musicforeveryone.org.