Music for All, the charity of the UK musical instrument industry, is currently accepting applications for its first funding round of 2026.
The grants programme aims to give a helping hand to projects and initiatives across the UK that are seeking to bring music to their communities. The funding is for groups that need assistance to fulfil their potential in developing truly sustainable music programmes.
Groups, schools, any form of educational establishment, community projects, charities, organisations, companies and individuals that are bringing music to their communities in the UK can apply.
Applicants must be in deprived or marginalised areas developing music education for those living in the area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure).
The following grants are available for the current round:
- Grants of up to £1,500 for groups working with those facing chronic diseases and conditions affecting quality of life.
- Grants of up to £1,500 for groups working with those facing financial hardship.
- Grants of between £1,000 and £6,000 for youth clubs and comparable organisations to support mentoring/coaching of local young people outside of their school/higher education setting as well as eight-track software, audio interface hardware, cloud subscription, studio kit, instruments with cases and amps.
In addition:
- Up to 30 half-size pure tone classical guitars are available to groups/schools using entry level half-size acoustic guitars
- Up to 60 descant recorders are available to groups/schools. The recorders are suitable for beginners only and includes ‘Walking in the Air’ sheet music. Note, no cases available.
Priority will be given to applicants who are most in need of help.
Decisions are usually conveyed within three months of the application deadline.
The next deadline for applications is 14 January 2026 (12 noon).