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Please read the eligibility criteria for community applications carefully before applying. For further information and FAQs, see here. For information on witness statements, see here.
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This award is open to community groups in deprived or marginalised areas developing music education for those living in the area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). These groups must provide music making opportunities to those with chronic diseases and conditions affecting quality of life. Applicants for this award will need to demonstrate how music is used within their project work and where possible, be able to illustrate previous examples of their work as well as outline how funds will be used to remove barriers to support music-making for participants. A grant of up to £1500 is available for this award.
This award is open to community groups in deprived or marginalised areas developing music education for those living in the area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). These groups must be providing music making opportunities to those facing financial hardship. Your application will need to demonstrate how music is used within your project work and where possible, illustrate previous examples of your work as well as detail how funds will be used to remove barriers to support music-making for the group. A grant of up to £1500 is available for this award.
This award is open to youth clubs and comparable organisations (targeting 8-24 year olds) in deprived or marginalised areas (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). These organisations must be developing music provision for local young people by providing music making opportunities outside of their school/higher education setting. Your application will need to demonstrate how music is (or will be) used within the youth club/organisation’s project work and where possible, illustrate previous examples as well as detail how you will use this award to remove barriers to music-making for participants. This award comprises eight-track software, audio interface hardware, cloud subscription, studio kit (including, monitors, amps, microphones, stands and cables), instruments (guitar, bass guitar, e. drumkit) with cases, as well as a cash grant for mentoring/coaching (of between £1000-£6000). NB laptops/PCs are not provided.
Funds have been donated in loving memory of James Whitworth.
This award is open to applications from groups/schools using entry level half size acoustic guitars support communities in deprived or marginalised areas and developing music education for those living in the area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Please note that no cases available for the guitars. Applicants can apply for up to 30 1/2 size classical guitars.
This award is open to applications from groups/schools using entry-level descant recorders to support communities in deprived or marginalised areas (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Suitable for beginners only and includes ‘walking in the air sheet music’. Note, no cases available. Applicants can apply for up to 60 recorders.
Please view our 2025 awards round timetable HERE.
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Please note:
We only support applications within the UK
You are not eligible to apply if you are only in the UK for study purposes
You will require the support of an independent referee
We do not fund retrospectively
We prioritise applications to those most in need
You will receive notification approximately three months after receipt of application
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Before you apply for Community Project Funding you need to check our full eligibility criteria. You can download a copy here.
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