SoundEMission funding directory provides a list of grants and resources to support creative projects and initiatives in the East Midlands.
NPO 2027 onwards: Timeline and Eligibility Information
The National Portfolio is our regular funding programme for arts organisations, museums and libraries across England.
National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) help communities everywhere to enjoy the best creativity and culture.
Some organisations in the current portfolio, known as Investment Principles Support Organisations (IPSOs) also provide development for the people and organisations that make up the cultural sector itself.
Music For All Community Projects – Funding Round 1
Music for All’s next funding round of 2025 is NOW OPEN to applicants! Find out more and apply online via the link below.
Available awards are...
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Learning and cognitive challenges
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For groups working with those facing financial hardship
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Working with children in early years age group 0-4
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Physical mobility or accessibility needs
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Choral Groups
Youth Music - Trailblazer Fund
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 status quo (or all three!).
Your work must meet one of our themes:
Early years Disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent young people, Youth justice system, Young people facing barriers, Young adults, Organisations and the workforce.
PPL Momentum Music Fund
The PPL Momentum Music Fund offers grants of £5k-£15k for UK based artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers. Activities eligible for support include recording, touring and marketing.
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Previous recipients include Little Simz, Sam Fender, Kae Tempest, Knucks, Hannah Peel, Big Joanie and many more.
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The PPL Momentum Music Fund is run by PRS Foundation in partnership with PPL, Creative Wales and Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Albert Cooper Music Charitable Trust
The Charity provides funds for tuition; help towards the purchase of an instrument; some living expenses incurred whilst in full time or postgraduate education/studies at a recognised music college/university in the U.K.
The Charity supports students from 18-21 years of age. The Charity can only accept applications from those in full time study and holding a UK bank account. All successful applications are paid their grant/award by bank transfer.
The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
Access and participation in the arts for those who have least access to them with emphasis on choirs and singing to build community and bring people together.
• Support for charities seeking to engage with, and inspire, young people on the fringes of society through music and drama projects to improve their employability and diminish the risk of social exclusion
• Performance development opportunities in the performing arts for those in the early stages of their careers