The Mayor Of London’s Fund For Young Musicians supports access to high-quality music education for children and young people from under-represented backgrounds, with a strong emphasis on removing participation barriers and building confidence and skills through performance. Its giving is especially oriented toward collaborative, place-based music projects that connect grassroots organisations, music hubs, and major cultural institutions, often creating pathways for young people to perform alongside professional musicians in prominent venues. The fund also backs capacity-building for grassroots music organisations, including expansion into new localities and scaling proven programme models.
Offers programme-based grants rather than open-ended funding, including project grants of up to £15,000 for partnership initiatives and capacity-building support through Amplify. Funding appears to be collaborative and invitation or programme-led, with priority for organisations working in London and, through Amplify, Liverpool.
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Align proposals with their two main programmes: collaborative performance projects for ages 8-18 in London, or grassroots capacity-building work in London/Liverpool through Amplify. Strong applications should show clear youth access benefits, named delivery partners, and a practical plan for performances, progression, and community reach; check the relevant programme site for deadlines and eligibility details.
Current and upcoming funding from The Mayor Of London's Fund For Young Musicians that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applications are welcomed from London Music Hubs for inspiring partnership projects in collaboration with professional arts organisations. Projects must be led by one London Music Service with at least one other professional partner and address a gap in local provision identified by borough Music Services.
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