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Music for All has opened Round 4 of its Schools and Community Groups Awards, offering instruments, software and grants to support music-making in disadvantaged and marginalised communities across the UK. Applications close at 12 noon on 30 November 2026.
Music for All is a UK charity working to improve access to music making. Awards include up to 12 acoustic guitars, 30 ukuleles, 30 pBuzz instruments, five electro-acoustic or electro-classical guitars, and music software. Groups working with children aged 0–4 can apply for grants of up to £1,500.
Key highlights:
• UK not-for-profit schools, educational establishments and community groups can apply.
• Most categories target deprived or marginalised communities.
• Applicants must demonstrate barriers to music making.
• Retrospective costs are not supported.
Applications are made online. Decisions are expected around three months after the deadline.
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