Often The Music Partnership is asked about different funding sources that can support music in schools.

This page lists some of the sources of potential funding for which schools may be eligible to apply. Please note this information can be subject to change, so it is always best to contact the organisations directly and check their eligibility criteria before applying for funding.

The Music Partnership cannot give you direct advice about the specific funding requirements for any of the organisations listed here or recommend which organisations to approach. This should be assessed by the organisation making the application after consulting the donors website.

BBC Children in Need

BBC Children in Need’s vision is that children and young people in the UK have a safe, happy and secure childhood and the chance to reach their potential.

Our role in achieving this vision is by making grants to charities and other non-profit organisations that support and work with children and young people who are disadvantaged and face challenges in their lives.

 

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Music for All

Its community grant offers funding of up to £2,500 for music projects that would typically cover the purchase of instruments, associated equipment or teaching costs.

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National Lottery Funding – Awards for All

Awards for All is a grants scheme for local communities’ projects between £300 and £10,000. Schools are eligible to apply for funding that will help them to make a difference in their community.

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Universal Music UK Sound Foundation

The Foundation runs a small grants programme for schools to purchase equipment. Grants are available for up to £1,500.

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Youth Music

Youth Music are a national charity investing in music-making projects that help children and young people aged 0-25 to develop personally and socially as well as musically. They work particularly with those who don’t get to make music because of who they are, where they live, or what they’re going through.

Youth Music’s Fund A programme offers grants of up to £30,000 for projects delivered by Schools. Note that specific criteria apply to projects put forward by schools.

We work particularly with those who don’t get to make music because of who they are, where they live, or what they’re going through.

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Information last updated October 2019

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