Aims/priorities: The funding is intended help early-stage musicians and wider music adjacent creatives to invest in their own projects and make their ideas happen. The fund is especially aimed at those whose lack of finance holds them back from pursuing their goals.
The scheme will support the future of the music industries, which may include singers, rappers, songwriters, producers, DJs, A&Rs, managers and agents, right through to roles that have yet to be defined.
Priority will be given to:
- People who do not have the financial means to invest in themselves to get their ideas started.
- People that are too early-stage to be funded by larger grant programmes such as Arts Council England and PRS Foundation.
- Those who might be discriminated against, for reasons that could include gender, race, disability, location or other characteristics.
- People who are creative, entrepreneurial and are multi-disciplinary - even if they do not recognise themselves as such.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from 18-25 year-old creatives (18-30 year-olds who identify as d/Deaf, neurodivergent or Disabled) in the UK who lack the finance to develop their creative project or idea.
Grant amount: Grants of up to £3,000 are available.
Application process: Please download and read the guidance notes here, then you can apply here.
Deadline: Friday 25 September 2026, 5pm.
Contact information:
Tel: 0207 902 1060
Email: creatives@youthmusic.org.uk
Website: NextGen Fund | Youth Music