Funding Round 2 (2026) offers instrument awards in the following areas for individuals:

1) Electro Acoustic Guitars (instruments available for both entry level & advanced players - please specify)

This award is open to individuals using electro acoustic guitars to support their personal music making journey living in deprived or marginalised areas (including but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Applicants must illustrate the impact that this award would have on them and their music making. Please note there are entry level and advanced instruments available, but these do not come with amps. Should you require an amp, you can submit an additional application in the amp/cable category. Applicants can apply for either 1 entry level guitar or 1 advanced level guitar. Please note these do not come with amps; should you require an amp, you can submit an additional application in the amp/cable category.

2) Keyboard bundle - Casio CDP S110 Digital Piano X Frame Package

This bundle offer is open to applications from individuals using a keyboard to support their personal music making journey, living in a deprived or marginalised area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Applicants must illustrate the impact that this award would have on them and their music making. Applicants can apply for 1 keyboard bundle, which includes a stand, stool and headphones. N.B. no keyboard cases are provided. 

3) Orange Crush Mini amp and cable 

This award is open to individuals needing amps and cables for supporting their personal music making journey, living in a deprived or marginalised area (including but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Applicants must illustrate the impact this award would have on them and their music making. Applicants can apply for 1 Orange Crush Mini amp and cable. 

4) Drum kits (electric or acoustic) + drumsticks

This award is open to individuals in need of a drum kit to advance their personal music making journey, living a in deprived or marginalised area (including but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Applicants must illustrate the impact that this award would have on them and their music making. Please note each kit includes drumsticks; Electric drumkits are also available on request. Applicants can apply for 1 drum kit with drumsticks. N.B. no drum cases are provided.  

Please read the eligibility criteria and instructions carefully before applying. Applications (and witness statement forms) should be received by no later than 12 noon on Thursday 7 May 2026, (deadline for witness statement forms is by 12 noon on Monday 11 May 2026).

For further information and FAQs see here, and for witness statement information, see here.

To see Music for All's policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in compiling funding applications, please click here.

Funding Round 2 (2026/27) offers instrument awards in the following areas for schools and community groups/projects:

1) Electro Acoustic Guitars (instruments available for both entry level & advanced players - please specify)

This award is open to applications from community and educational groups/schools using electro acoustic guitars to who support communities in deprived or marginalised areas and are developing music education for those living in the area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Applicants must illustrate the impact that this award would have on advancing the music making of their group. Applicants can apply for up to 30 entry level guitars or up to 10 advanced level guitars. Please note these do not come with amps; should you require an amp, you can submit an additional application in the amp/cable category. 

2) Pbuzz instruments

This bundle offer is open to applications from community and educational groups working with disadvantaged communities and developing music education for those living in deprived or marginalised areas (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Applicants must illustrate the impact that this award would have on advancing the music making of their group. Applicants can apply for up to 30 Pbuzz instruments. NB no cases are provided.

3) Ukulele by Gear4Music, Natural 

This award is open to applications from community and educational groups/schools who support communities in deprived or marginalised areas and are developing music education for those living in the area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Applicants must illustrate the impact that this award would have on advancing the music making of their group. Applicants can apply for up to 30 ukuleles. 

4) Orange Crush Mini amp and cable   This award is open to applications from community and educational groups/schools needing amps and cables to support communities in deprived or marginalised areas (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Applicants must illustrate the impact thais award would have on advancing the music making of their group. Applicants can apply for up to 10 Orange Crush Mini amps/cables. 

5) Drum kits (electric or acoustic) + drumsticks  Groups: This award is open to applications from community and educational groups/schools using drum kits to support communities in deprived or marginalised areas and are developing music education for those living in the area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure; please see the domains of deprivation for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Applicants must illustrate the impact that this award would have on advancing the music making of their group. Please note each kit includes drumsticks; Electric drum kits are also available on request. Applicants can apply for one drum kit with drumsticks. N.B. no drum cases are provided. 

Please read the eligibility criteria and instructions carefully before applying. Applications (and witness statement forms) should be received by no later than 12 noon on Thursday 7 May 2026, (deadline for witness statement forms is by 12 noon on Monday 11 May 2026).

For further information and FAQs see here, and for witness statement information, see here.

To see Music for All's policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in compiling funding applications, please click here.