Funding Round 2 (2025) offers instrument awards in five areas for community groups/projects:

1) Pure Tone Delux Soprano Ukulele

Open to applications from groups using entry level ukuleles to support communities in deprived or marginalised areas and developing music education for those living in the area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see 7 domains of deprivation here). Please note that no cases available for the ukuleles.

2) Pure Tone Classical Guitar 1/2 size C45A Natural

Open to applications from groups using entry level half size acoustic guitars support communities in deprived or marginalised areas and developing music education for those living in the area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see 7 domains of deprivation here). Please note that no cases available for the guitars.

3) Guitars (electric) + amplifiers (+ leads)

This award is open to community-based groups using electric guitars and amplifiers to support disadvantaged music makers; they must illustrate the impact this award will have on advancing the music making of their group. Please note that the electric guitars are supplied with amplifiers but not cases. Please note some left handed guitars are also available - please request this if required within your application.
 

4) Descant recorder pack and music pack

Open to applications from groups using entry level descant recorders to support communities in deprived or marginalised areas and developing music education for those living in the area. Suitable for beginners only and includes 'walking in the air sheet music'. Please note that no cases available for the recorders.

5) Keyboard/Clavinova 

This award is open to community-based groups using keyboards to support disadvantaged music makers; they must illustrate the impact this award will have on advancing their music making. Please note no cases are provided - these are entry level instruments. Some stands are available, tbc.

Please read the eligibility criteria and instructions carefully before applying. Applications should be received by no later than 11.59pm on Friday 27 June 2025, (with witness statement forms received by 9am on Monday 30 June 2025).

For further information and FAQs see here.

Round 2 of funding offers our annual Harris Foundation Award as detailed below:

Harris Foundation Schools Progression Award

The Harris Foundation award is open to schools looking to deepen their music provision and support/or continue to support groups of music makers within their school.  This funding proposal should add additional sophistication to existing music education provision and allow more pupils to appreciate the many benefits of music making.

Funds can be used to support any type of ensemble including bands, orchestras or informal groups and should be put towards the purchase of instruments, studio equipment, specialised teaching support or other items specifically designed to support the establishment and/or continuation of music groups. A grant of up to £5000 is available for this award.

Successful applicants will be required to document their progress in regular reports and supply evidence of progress over a 12 month period.

Please read the eligibility criteria and instructions carefully before applying. Applications should be received by no later than 11.59pm on Friday 27 June 2025, (with witness statement forms received by 9am on Monday 30 June 2025). 

For further information and FAQs see here.