Texas Music Office Music Education & Community Program Grant
The Texas Music Office administers the Music Education & Community Program Grant, often called the License Plate Grant, providing awards for music-related education and community programs sponsored by Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Applications open October 5, 2026 and close December 7, 2026.
Program Overview
The Texas Music Office administers the Music Education & Community Program Grant, often called the License Plate Grant, providing awards for music-related education and community programs sponsored by Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Who It’s For:
Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that meet program eligibility requirements.
Award:
Grant awards range from $1,500 to $3,000 for an approved project period of up to 12 months.
How It’s Funded:
The grant program is funded through sales of Texas Music specialty license plates. All proceeds from the sale of those plates go directly to fund the program.
Eligibility
Only Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may apply. Applicants should review the program requirements and be prepared to provide the organization information required in eGrants.
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Texas Nonprofit Requirement- The applicant must be organized and based in Texas as a nonprofit entity and qualify as a 501(c)(3) organization.
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State Good Standing Requirement- The applicant must be in good standing with the State of Texas.
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Tax Requirement- The applicant may not owe delinquent taxes to a taxing unit of Texas.
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State Payee Identification Number- Applicants should be prepared to enter a 9-digit State Payee Identification Number, EIN, or Vendor ID to begin an application.
How To Apply
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Confirm- Review the program eligibility requirements before beginning an application.
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Register- Create a new eGrants account or log in to an existing account.
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Complete- Complete your organization profile and enter the required grant official contacts.
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Submit- Complete the application and upload all information and documents required in eGrants.
FAQs
How does buying a plate fund these grants?
All proceeds from the sale of Texas Music specialty license plates go directly to fund the Music Education & Community Program Grant.
Who can apply?
Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits that meet program eligibility requirements.
Where do I apply?
Applications are submitted through the Office of the Governor’s eGrants system.
What is the award range?
The minimum award is $1,500 and the maximum award is $3,000.
Important Dates
Applications Open: October 5, 2026
Applications Close: December 7, 2026
Project Period: Up to 12 months
Applicants should review the eGrants funding opportunity for official application requirements, deadlines, and program updates.