Funding to Boost Community and Individual Music-Making (UK)27th February 2026

Music for All, the UK music charity supporting access to music-making, has re-opened its grant programme for applications.

This funding round will provide awards for

• individuals
• community groups and schools

Projects need to focus on increasing participation in music across disadvantaged and marginalised areas of the UK.

Funding is available for the following categories:

• Electro acoustic guitars (to suit varying abilities/levels)
• Pbuzz instruments
• Ukuleles
• Keyboard bundles
• Drum kits
• Orange crush mini amps

Organisations based in the UK, including charities, community music groups, schools and educational bodies, can apply for grants typically ranging from £800 for individual development awards up to several thousand pounds for community projects and youth club programmes.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon 7 May 2026.

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