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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 3 have closed. Please check back for details of Round 4 in the coming weeks.

This award is open to applications from community and educational groups/schools working with disadvantaged communities and developing music education for those living in deprived or marginalised areas. This includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation below. Applicants must illustrate the impact that this award would have on advancing the music making of their group. Applicants can apply for up to 8 electric guitars (standard right handed) and/or up to 13 left handed guitars. Please note: we have a limited number of amps and cables. Additional left handed guitars will not come with amps.

This award is open to applications from community and educational groups/schools working with disadvantaged communities and developing music education for those living in deprived or marginalised areas. This includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation below. 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 Ukuleles. NB no cases are provided.

This award is open to applications from community and educational groups/schools working with disadvantaged communities and developing music education for those living in deprived or marginalised areas. This includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation below. Applicants must illustrate the impact that this award would have on advancing the music making of their group. Applicants can apply for up to 21 pairs of Behringer Multipurpose Headphones (HPM1000).

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

Applications for award Round 3 close on Friday 31 July 2026, at 12:00 noon (with witness statements complete by Monday 3 August 2026, 12:00 noon) , which is in:

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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
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