Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £15,000
- Where they fund
- London
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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londonmusicfund.orgAbout Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians
The Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians, trading as the London Music Fund, is an independent charity established in 2011 with the Mayor as Patron. Its mission is to give children in London from low-income backgrounds access to sustained, high-quality musical training and performance opportunities. The Fund works closely with London's Music Services and borough Music Hubs, guided by values of inclusivity, collaboration and excellence. It offers multi-year Scholarships for children who have started learning an instrument and are making good progress, but whose families may struggle to afford ongoing provision, alongside Partnership Projects that support group music-making for young people. What makes the Fund distinctive is its long-term, structured support for talented young musicians, delivered through deep partnerships with Music Hubs.
What Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians funds
The Fund supports music education and performance across Greater London, focusing on children and young people. Its Scholarships help individual children who have begun learning an instrument and are making good progress, with costs such as tuition and equipment covered. A further Scholarship stage supports committed, high-achieving graduates who wish to continue their musical learning. Alongside these, Partnership Projects fund innovative group music-making activities for young people, including project delivery and events. All work takes place in Greater London, delivered in partnership with the capital's Music Services and borough Music Hubs.
Who can apply
Funding is directed through London's Music Services and borough Music Hubs; individuals and parents/carers cannot apply directly. Registered charities and community groups may be eligible for Partnership Projects, which support group music-making for young people. The Fund prioritises children from low-income backgrounds who show musical promise but whose families struggle to afford ongoing provision, and all supported work must benefit children and young people in Greater London.
What Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians doesn't fund
The Fund does not accept unsolicited applications from individuals or parents, and cannot accept applications from parents/carers for Scholarships. It also does not fund core costs, capital projects or short-term activities.
How they like to fund
The Fund works in close partnership with London's Music Services and borough Music Hubs, which submit Scholarship applications and help deliver support. Scholarships are multi-year, providing sustained help for young musicians, while Partnership Project grants support time-limited, innovative group activities. Its model is collaborative, embedding long-term, structured support within the capital's music education infrastructure.
How much does Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians give?
Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- By invitation only
- Single-year grants
- By invitation only
- Multi-year funding
- Expression of interest first
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians funds — and what they won't
for committed, high-achieving Scholarship graduates who would like to continue their musical learning but would struggle to meet the ongoing costs of tuition.
The full exclusions list (1)
- We cannot accept applications from parents/carers.
Good to know
How to apply to Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians
Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians takes applications via invitation only.
- Published programme route: by invitation only.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians provide?
Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians runs 3 grant programmes — Intermediate Scholarships: Up to £1,000 · Junior Scholarships: Up to £4,000 · Partnership Projects: Up to £15,000.
Where does Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians fund charities?
Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians funds charities operating in London.
Does Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians accept unsolicited applications?
Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians not fund?
Their published exclusions include: We cannot accept applications from parents/carers.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians?
Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians takes applications via invitation only. Published programme route: by invitation only.
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