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Award Round 4 is Now Closed

Details for award round 5 will be available in October.

Please read the eligibility criteria for community applications carefully before applying. For further information and FAQs see here, and for witness statement information, see here.

For award related enquiries, email help@musicforall.org.uk

Available awards

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This award is open to community groups 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), providing music making opportunities to those with physical mobility, coordination and/or accessibility needs. 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 illustrate how funds will be used to remove barriers to support music-making for the group. A grant of up to £2000 is available for this award.

This award is open to community groups 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), providing music making opportunities to choral groups (both new and existing). 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 illustrate how funds will be used to remove barriers for its participants. A grant of up to £2000 is available for this award.

This award is open to community groups 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), providing music making opportunities to those experiencing mental health challenges/affected by loneliness or isolation. 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 illustrate how funds will be used to remove barriers to support music-making for the group. A grant of up to £2000 is available for this award.

This award is open to community groups/schools 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), providing opportunities to make music to children aged between 0-4. 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 illustrate how funds will be used to remove barriers to support music-making for the group. Caring and formal educational settings are considered, and choirs can apply. A grant of up to £2000 is available for this award.

Open to applications from groups using entry-level descant recorders to support communities in deprived or marginalised areas and develop music education for those living in the area. Suitable for beginners only and includes ‘walking in the air sheet music’. Note, no cases available. (These disadvantaged communities include but are not limited to social infrastructure; please see 7 domains of deprivation here). You can apply for up to 60 recorder packs in this category.

Please view our 2025 awards round timetable HERE.

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Alternative funding

Should you find the grants on offer in this round unsuitable for your needs or you do not meet the eligibility criteria for Music for All funding, visit the ‘Funding Wizard’ resource on the Help Musicians website to find other funding opportunities. Help Musicians UK is a leading UK charity for professional musicians of all genres and age-groups. 

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