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, d/Deaf and neurodivergent young people Youth justice system Young people facing barriers Young adults Organisations and the workforce. Trailblazer Round 8 Deadline: 22 November 2024 Notification: 21 March 2025 For projects starting between: April and June 2025
Trailblazer Round 9 Deadline: 11 April 2025 Notification: 8 August 2025 For projects starting between: September and November 2025
All deadlines are 5pm.
In October 2024 we have updated our eligibility guidance, so that Trailblazer grants can now be used to sustain a grassroots programme, as well as test and trial new ways of working. You can now also request personal access costs to support staff and volunteers facing additional barriers. All changes are highlighted in the updated guidance below.
