This is the submission site for grants from the UK charity Music for All. The opportunities to apply to us are all listed below. See our web site for further details.
Awards Round 4 (2026) offers instrument awards in the following areas for individuals:
N.B. No cash grants in these categories, only instruments
1) Electro acoustic guitars & electro classical guitars (please specify on the form)
This award is open to individuals living in deprived or marginalised areas (including but not limited to areas identified through social infrastructure indicators; please refer to the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland); Applicants will need to demonstrate the barriers they face and explain how being awarded with this guitar will support their music making aspirations. Please either Electro Acoustic Guitars or Electro Classical Guitars are available. Please click on the links to see examples of the types guitars you would receive. Note that amps or cables are NOT provided. Applicants can apply for either 1 x Electro acoustic guitar OR 1 x electro classical guitar. Please note these do not come with amps.
2) Acoustic guitars
This award is open to individuals living in deprived or marginalised areas (including but not limited to areas identified through social infrastructure indicators; please refer to the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland); Applicants will need to demonstrate the barriers they face and explain how being awarded with this guitar will support their music making aspirations. Applicants can apply for 1 x acoustic guitar. Please note cases are not provided with the instrument. Please read the eligibility criteria and instructions carefully before applying. Applications should be received by no later than 12 noon on Monday 30 November 2026, (with witness statement forms received by 12 noon on Friday 4 December 2026).
For further information and FAQs see here.
To see Music for All's Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to complete application questions, please click here.
Award Round 4 (2026) offers instrument awards in the following areas for community groups/projects:
N.B. No cash grants in these categories, only instruments
1) Electro acoustic guitars & electro classical guitars (please specify on the form)
This award is open to groups/schools living in deprived or marginalised areas (including but not limited to areas identified through social infrastructure indicators; please refer to the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland); Applicants will need to demonstrate the barriers they face and explain how being awarded with these guitars will support their music making aspirations.Please note there are either Electro acoustic guitars or electro classical guitars available. Please click on the links to see examples of the types guitars you would receive. Note that amps or cables are NOT provided. Applicants can apply for either 5 x Electro acoustic guitars OR 5 x electro classical guitars. Please note these do not come with amps.
2) Acoustic guitars
This award is open to groups/schools living in deprived or marginalised areas (including but not limited to areas identified through social infrastructure indicators; please refer to the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland); Applicants will need to demonstrate the barriers they face and explain how being awarded with these guitars will support music making aspirations for their group. Applicants can apply for up to 12 Acoustic Guitars. Note that cases are NOT provided.
3) Ukuleles (by Gear4Music)
This award is open to groups/schools living in deprived or marginalised areas (including but not limited to areas identified through social infrastructure indicators; please refer to the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland); Applicants will need to demonstrate the barriers they face and explain how being awarded with these ukuleles will support music making aspirations for their group. Applicants can apply for up to 30 Ukuleles. Note that cases are NOT provided.
4) Pbuzz instruments
This award is open to groups/schools living in deprived or marginalised areas (including but not limited to areas identified through social infrastructure indicators; please refer to the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland); Applicants will need to demonstrate the barriers they face and explain how being awarded with these instruments will support music making aspirations for their group. Applicants can apply for up to 30 Pbuzz instruments. Note that cases are NOT provided.
5) Licences to Arturia Analog Lab Pro software - N.B. this is a software programme and not a physical instrument.
This plug-in software programme comprises thousands of world-class sounds spanning all genres of music, suitable for producers and musicians alike. With comprehensive MIDI compatibility and specific Stage and Studio windows, map to your controller and create playlists for live performances or add studio-grade effects for mixing. Suitable for use with standalone VST, AAX or Audio Unit. Applicants should be able to demonstrate how their group is already working with technology and how this software will enhance their work. Applicants can apply for up to three Licences to Arturia Analog Lab Pro software. Please remember that this is a software programme and not a physical instrument. Click HERE for more information.
Please read the eligibility criteria and instructions carefully before applying. Applications should be received by no later than 12 noon on Monday 30 November 2026, (with witness statement forms received by 12 noon on Friday 4 December 2026).
For further information and FAQs see here.
To see Music for All's Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to complete application questions, please click here.