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Welcome to Grand Plan We’re a charity supporting artists of colour across the UK with £1,000 grants. If you’d like to apply for one of our grants, thank you! Please start here with our application guidance. Our simple, no-fuss application process has been shaped by artists and, since launching...

Up to £1,000Rolling — apply any timeNot stated
Charity

The Youth Music Trailblazer fund offers grants of £2,000 to £30,000 to organisations in England to run projects for children and young people (25 or under) to make, learn and earn in music. The project should trial work or test a new way of working, sustain a grassroots programme or disrupt the s...

£2,000 – £30kCloses in 5 days (28 August 2026)Not stated

The Breakout Artist Programme is a year-long artist development initiative which champions the next generation of independent music in the UK and Ireland. One selected artist, Music Gateway's Breakout Artist, will receive a £20,000 promotion fund, strategic support, industry exposure and long-ter...

Amount not publishedCloses 2 October 2026Not stated
Artist

Strengthening Communities

The National Lottery Community Fund

Strengthening Communities funds community-led projects that help people live healthier, happier lives. It supports our strategy, It starts with community.

£20k – £500kRolling — apply any timeNorthern Ireland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+2 more

By plugging genuine shortfalls and de-risking touring, the FAC’s UK Artist Touring (UKAT) fund, developed in partnership with the Music Managers Forum and the Musicians’ Union and backed by the LIVE Trust, aims to protect the UK’s cultural infrastructure, deliver renewed vitality in the grassroot...

Amount not publishedCloses in 19 days (11 September 2026)Not stated
ArtistPartnership

The aim of the Agar Trust is to address some of the challenges faced by young people resident in rural Scotland, who demonstrate exceptional musical ability or potential, and wish to further their musical education beyond their local area. Who can apply? You will be aged between 8 -21 on the clo...

Amount not publishedCloses in 6 days (29 August 2026)Not stated

The Open Fund for Music Creators supports the development of outstanding music creators of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career with grants of up to £5000. Previous recipients include Young Fathers, Afrodeutsche, Jasdeep Singh and Ruth Lyon In order to be eligible Musi...

Up to £5,000Closes in 15 days (7 September 2026)Not stated

National Lottery Awards for All Wales

The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for projects that bring people together and improve communities in Wales. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

National Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland

The National Lottery Community Fund

Apply for £300 to £20,000 to fund projects in Northern Ireland that connect people and strengthen communities. Grants last up to 2 years.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeNorthern Ireland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

EMERGE is a year long artist development and music production programme for young people between 16-125 who are serious about developing their creative practise, building their industry knowledge and growing as producers and collaborators. The programmes is Free and based at World Heart Beat's w...

Amount not publishedCloses in 18 days (10 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

Dormant Assets for All

The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for VCSE organisations in Northern Ireland, from the Dormant Assets Scheme, to help them grow stronger and face future challenges.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeNorthern Ireland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+2 more

Organisation: Creative Scotland x Crowdfunder Deadline: 30 September 2026 Location: Scotland Creative Scotland is offering match funding of up to £10,000 for Scotland-based artists, creators and cultural innovators raising funds for eligible artistic and creative projects through Cr...

Amount not publishedCloses 30 September 2026Not stated

National Lottery Awards for All England

The National Lottery Community Fund

We fund projects in England that bring people together and improve communities. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeEngland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

We fund community-led projects that tackle the climate and nature emergency, improve the environment, and help people connect with and enjoy nature locally.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeEngland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

People and Places

The National Lottery Community Fund

We fund projects in Wales that are accessible, community-led, and focused on the issues that matter most to local people.

£20k – £500kRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

Reaching Communities England

The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for small or large organisations, from £20,001 to £20,000,000, to strengthen communities and improve lives across England.

£20k – £20mRolling — apply any timeEngland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

Strengthening Organisations

The National Lottery Community Fund

We fund organisations in Scotland we already support. Funding helps you test new ideas, improve your work, or grow your organisation.

£300 – £50kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more

Young Start - Main Grants

The National Lottery Community Fund

Young Start - Main Grants offers £20,001 to £150,000 for projects up to 3 years that help children and young people in Scotland build confidence and realise their potential.

£20k – £150kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more

Sustainable Steps Wales - Egin Grants

The National Lottery Community Fund

This funding helps community groups in Wales take action on climate change, live more sustainably, or kick-start new ideas.

£100 – £35kRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

Young Start - Small Grants

The National Lottery Community Fund

Young Start - Small Grants offers £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 1 year that help children and young people in Scotland build confidence and realise their potential.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more