Music for All awards (Round 4, 2026) - Individual application form (Instruments Only)

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).

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