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Schools and Community Groups

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. 

Applications for Round 4 are NOW OPEN! Please see below to find out which awards are available:

This award is open to groups/schools living in deprived or marginalised areas (including but not limited to areas identified through social infrastructure indicators; please refer to the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotlandand Northern Ireland); Applicants will need to demonstrate the barriers they face and explain how being awarded with these guitars will support their music making aspirations.Please note there are either Electro acoustic guitars or electro classical guitars available. Please click on the links to see examples of the types guitars you would receive. Note that amps or cables are NOT provided. Applicants can apply for either 5 x Electro acoustic guitars OR 5 x electro classical guitars. Please note these do not come with amps.

This award is open to groups/schools living in deprived or marginalised areas (including but not limited to areas identified through social infrastructure indicators; please refer to the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland); Applicants will need to demonstrate the barriers they face and explain how being awarded with these guitars will support music making aspirations for their group. Applicants can apply for up to 12 Acoustic Guitars. Note that cases are NOT provided.

This award is open to groups/schools living in deprived or marginalised areas (including but not limited to areas identified through social infrastructure indicators; please refer to the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland); Applicants will need to demonstrate the barriers they face and explain how being awarded with these ukuleles will support music making aspirations for their group. Applicants can apply for up to 30 Ukuleles. Note that cases are NOT provided.

This award is open to groups/schools living in deprived or marginalised areas (including but not limited to areas identified through social infrastructure indicators; please refer to the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland); Applicants will need to demonstrate the barriers they face and explain how being awarded with these instruments will support music making aspirations for their group. Applicants can apply for up to 30 Pbuzz instruments. Note that cases are NOT provided.

This plug-in software programme comprises thousands of world-class sounds spanning all genres of music, suitable for producers and musicians alike. With comprehensive MIDI compatibility and specific Stage and Studio windows, map to your controller and create playlists for live performances or add studio-grade effects for mixing. Suitable for use with standalone VST, AAX or Audio Unit. Applicants should be able to demonstrate how their group is already working with technology and how this software will enhance their work. Applicants can apply for up to three Arturia Analog Lab V controllers. Please remember that this is a software programme and not a physical instrument. Click HERE to find out more.

This award is open to groups/projects/schools in deprived or marginalised areas (including but not limited to areas identified through social infrastructure indicators; please refer to the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). They must be providing opportunities to make music to children and young-people aged between 0-4. Applicants will need to demonstrate the barriers they face and explain how the funds will support their music making aspirations and be used to remove barriers for participants. A grant of up to £1500 is available for this award. Both formal and informal music-making settings may apply.

See the domains of deprivation for: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Applications for award Round 4 close on Monday 30 November 2026, at 12:00 noon (with witness statements complete by Friday 4 December 2026, 12:00 noon) , which is in:

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