Schools and community groups that are not-for-profit and based in the UK, including educational establishments, community organisations and similar not-for-profit groups that are bringing music-making activities to their communities, are eligible to apply for schools and community group awards providing their project fits the relevant award category description.
Round 2 is now open for applications, offering awards in the following categories for schools and community groups:
This award is open to applications from community and educational groups/schools using electro acoustic guitars to who support communities in deprived or marginalised areas and are 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). Applicants must illustrate the impact that this award would have on advancing the music making of their group. Applicants can apply for up to 30 entry level guitars and up to 10 advanced level guitars. Please note these do not come with amps. Should you require an amp, you can submit an additional application in the amp/cable category.
This award is open to applications from community and educational groups/schools using drum kits to support communities in deprived or marginalised areas and are 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). Applicants must illustrate the impact that this award would have on advancing the music making of their group. Please note each kit includes drumsticks; Electric drum kits are also available on request. Applicants can apply for one drum kit with drumsticks. N.B. no drum cases are provided.
This award is open to applications from community and educational groups/schools needing amps and cables 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). Applicants must illustrate the impact thais award would have on advancing the music making of their group. Applicants can apply for up to 10 Orange Crush Mini amps/cables.
Applications for award Round 2 close on Thursday 7 May 2026, at 12:00 noon (with witness statements complete by Monday 11 May 2026, 12:00 noon) , which is in:
Before applying you must read our:
Please also note:
- We only support applications from within the UK
- We do not fund retrospectively
- You will hear the outcome of your application approximately 3 months after the deadline