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Trailblazer Fund Round 13 open 31 July 2026 – 28 August 2026. The stored grant name is 'Youth Music Trailblazer Fund' which matches the 'Trailblazer Fund' on the page. NextGen Fund Round 14 opens 28 August 2026.
Youth Music Trailblazer Fund is sponsored by Youth Music. This fund has two grant streams to support young people who want to change their lives through music but face barriers due to their identities, backgrounds, or life experiences. The grants are for organizations that want to trial new ways of working, sustain grassroots programs, or disrupt the status quo.
Work must meet themes such as early years, disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent young people, youth justice system, young people facing barriers, young adults, organizations, and the workforce.
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I Need Funding | Youth Music Help us save grassroots music. Donate now to #RescueTheRoots Grants of up to £3,000 for 18 to 25 year olds creatives (aged up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent) in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
NextGen Round 14: 28 August 2026 - 25 September 2026 Grants of £2,000 to £30,000 to organisations in England to help equalise access to music for marginalised young people (aged 0 to 25). A one stage application with three funding rounds per year. Trailblazer Round 13: 31 July 2026 - 28 August 2026 If you identify as Disabled and need further support to make an application to Youth Music, you can apply to our Access Fund.
Apply up to 6 weeks before the relevant funding programme opens. Grants between £30,001 and £300,000 to organisations in England to help equalise access to music for marginalised young people (aged 0 to 25). A two-stage application with one funding round per year.
The next Catalyser Fund round will open in Spring 2027 Find out about our closed funds. Organisations are still delivering projects under these funds, but these are no longer accepting new applications. Offered grants of up to £90,000 for established not-for-profits who support children and young people to make, learn or earn in music.
Helping people and organisations to recharge from the effects of the pandemic. Offered grants of £5,000 to £30,000 for businesses, collectives, and not-for-profits working in the music industries. Supporting them to create sustainable, meaningful career opportunities for young people aged 18-25.
Offered grants of up to £120,000 to organisations in England to celebrate and energise creative practice with 2-4-year-olds. Delivery runs until 2027, sign-up to our mailing list to stay up to date with the learning from this work. Grants of up to £200,000 to organisations in England to help ‘shift the scene’ for Disabled children and young people.
A one-off fund with a two stage application process. Further information on our funds Youth Music is committed to accessibility. Learn how our Access Support, Application Access Fund, and personal access costs help break down barriers to funding and participation.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organisations supporting young people (aged 0-24) who face barriers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Youth Music Trailblazer Fund is funded by Youth Music. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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