Finzi Trust — Young Musicians’ Fund (deadlines 1 Feb / 1 Sep)
Offered by The Finzi Trust
Who can apply
The Young Musicians Fund is SOLELY for the benefit of individuals aged 25 AND BELOW who need funds to further their participation in, study of, or practice of music. Individual grants have ranged from GBP 250 to GBP 7,000, helping with instrument purchases, short courses, recording costs and performances. NOT available for full-time education or postgraduate courses, and retrospective applications for money already spent are never considered. TWO REFERENCES are required and are taken up during the offer process: if you are applying to buy an instrument your primary referee must be your music or instrumental teacher where you are receiving tuition, otherwise someone who can speak to your musical ability; the second referee must have known you for at least two years and be of professional standing, and if you have been employed it should be your employer. Family members are not acceptable, and nor is anyone with a material personal interest in the outcome, which explicitly rules out the person selling you the instrument. Grant funds must be spent within 6 months of receipt unless the Trust agrees otherwise. Organisations may also apply, but must use the money solely for people aged 25 and below, and must submit safeguarding policies with any application above GBP 5,000. Applicants are notified within about 2 months of the deadline; trustees decisions are final and no feedback is given.
About this opportunity
The Young Musicians' Fund helps people aged 25 and under who need money to keep participating in, studying or practising music. Awards made so far have ranged from £250 to £7,000 and have covered buying instruments, short courses, recording costs and performances. The Trust has committed no less than £50,000 a year to young musicians across grants to both individuals and organisations.
Organisations can apply too, as long as the money goes solely to under-25s. The fund won't support full-time education or postgraduate courses, and it won't consider retrospective applications — if you've already spent the money, it's too late. Grants can only be used for the project you described, and normally have to be spent within six months of receipt.
You apply on a downloadable form, emailed to the Trust by 1 February or 1 September. The grants sub-committee meets shortly after each deadline and anything arriving later waits for the next round; you should hear within two months. Two references are required and are taken up before an offer is confirmed. If you're applying to buy an instrument and you have a teacher, your first referee must be that teacher; otherwise it should be someone who can speak to your musical ability. The second must have known you for at least two years and be of professional standing. Family members can't act as referees, nor can anyone with a stake in the outcome — including a teacher who would be selling you the instrument.
Applications need full artistic and budget detail, including other funding you're seeking. You have to show commitment, ability and real need. Trustees' decisions are final and no feedback is given, and a final report is a condition of any grant.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the deadline for Finzi Trust — Young Musicians’ Fund (deadlines 1 Feb / 1 Sep)?
- The current deadline is February 1, 2027.
- Who offers Finzi Trust — Young Musicians’ Fund (deadlines 1 Feb / 1 Sep)?
- The Finzi Trust runs it, from United Kingdom, United Kingdom.
- What funding or support does Finzi Trust — Young Musicians’ Fund (deadlines 1 Feb / 1 Sep) offer?
- Individual grants have ranged from £250 to £7,000 (Young Musicians' Fund); separate General Fund grants up to £500
- Who can apply for Finzi Trust — Young Musicians’ Fund (deadlines 1 Feb / 1 Sep)?
- From the funder's description, it's aimed at artists. The Young Musicians Fund is SOLELY for the benefit of individuals aged 25 AND BELOW who need funds to further their participation in, study of, or practice of music. Individual grants have ranged from GBP 250 to GBP 7,000, helping with instrument purchases, short courses, recording costs and performances. NOT available for full-time education or postgraduate courses, and retrospective applications for money already spent are never considered. TWO REFERENCES are required and are taken up during the offer process: if you are applying to buy an instrument your primary referee must be your music or instrumental teacher where you are receiving tuition, otherwise someone who can speak to your musical ability; the second referee must have known you for at least two years and be of professional standing, and if you have been employed it should be your employer. Family members are not acceptable, and nor is anyone with a material personal interest in the outcome, which explicitly rules out the person selling you the instrument. Grant funds must be spent within 6 months of receipt unless the Trust agrees otherwise. Organisations may also apply, but must use the money solely for people aged 25 and below, and must submit safeguarding policies with any application above GBP 5,000. Applicants are notified within about 2 months of the deadline; trustees decisions are final and no feedback is given.
- How do I apply for Finzi Trust — Young Musicians’ Fund (deadlines 1 Feb / 1 Sep)?
- You apply on the funder's own site. The link is on this page: with a free GrantGigs account for deadlines in the next 30 days, or with Pro for later ones. If applications are new to you, our guide on how to apply for music grants walks through the whole process. Read the guide →
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