Grant News
Applications are now open for grants of up to £1,500 and musical instrument awards to help individuals, schools and community groups across the UK overcome barriers to music-making.
The funding is provided by Music for All, a UK charity working to improve access to music-making opportunities.
The fourth funding round offers schools and not-for-profit community groups in deprived or marginalised areas instruments including acoustic guitars, ukuleles and pBuzz instruments. Music software awards are also available.
Groups providing music-making opportunities for children aged four and under can apply for grants of up to £1,500. Funding must help remove barriers to participation.
Individuals facing barriers to music-making can apply for acoustic or electro-acoustic guitars. Grants of up to £800 are also available to eligible participants in the 2026 Learn to Play Weekend.
Key points:
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Awards are available across the UK.
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Applicants must meet the criteria for their chosen award category.
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Retrospective funding is excluded.
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Applications close at 12 noon on 30 November 2026.
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