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Music funding for organisations
Tune Up - Music Touring
Youth Music Initiative (YMI)
 = Fast-track for applications (accepted throughout the year).
Future Funding Opportunities
Please note that in 2009/10, we plan to restructure the range of funds available from the Music Department by introducing new funding schemes which will incorporate our current activity, but in a reconfigured format that will enable greater flexibility in how we make funds available to the sector. We will announce details of these new schemes in early 2009, and they will be implemented from our next application deadline in April 2009.
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Fund name
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Description
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Deadline |
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Education and Outreach Projects |
To widen access to music and music-making.
Minimum £500 – typical maximum £3,000 |
The deadline for this fund in the current financial year has now passed. Information on funding opportunities in 2009/10 will be published here as soon as it is available. |
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New Work |
This new fund is aimed at both organisations and individuals. Its purpose is to support the creation of high quality and exciting new work projects across all styles of music, that will have performances in Scotland, and will be seen by the widest possible audience.
Maximum - £15,000 |
The deadline for this fund in the current financial year has now passed. We anticipate that this fund will continue in 2009/10, but in a different format. The next deadline is expected to be in April 2009. |
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Creative Development/ Recording |
Labels may apply for funds for recording projects (please note: equipment costs are not eligible)
Minimum £500 - typical maximum £5,000
Note: This fund is also available to individuals, who should refer to individuals application guidelines for details of eligibility and how to apply. |
26 January 2009 for projects taking place after 3 April 2009.
We anticipate that this fund will continue in 2009/10 but in a different format |
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Commissioning new music |
To support the commissioning and writing of new, contemporary works across all styles of music.
This fund supports the composer's commission fees only.
Minimum £500 – typical maximum £5,000
Note: This fund is also available to individuals, who should refer to individuals application guidelines for details of eligibility and how to apply. |
Applications for projects starting before 31 March 2009 will be accepted at any time, but must be submitted at least 4 weeks before the project start date.
We anticipate that this fund will continue in 2009/10 but in a different format. The next deadline is expected to be in April 2009 and information on funding opportunities in 2009/10 will be published here. |
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Jazz Developnment
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The purpose of this fund is to promote the development of jazz in Scotland. This may include projects for programmes of live performance, education and audience development initiatives, sectoral development, as well as domestic and international showcasing.
Grant levels: 90% of the total project cost for first time applicants; 75% of total project cost for applicants who have previously received support from this fund. |
26 January 2009 for projects taking place after 3 April 2009.
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Organisations can also apply for funds for: Audience Development and Organisational Development. See funding information across artforms for details. Organisations may also be eligible to apply for Capital funding.
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Download (if applying to any of the funds mentioned above): Organisations application forms and guidelines |
Please note:
The Scottish Arts Council will not normally fund productions through project funding that are programmed to appear at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival or Edinburgh International Festival only. Tours which include these festivals are eligible but the festival appearances must be part of a larger Scottish tour, the majority of performances must happen outside of the festivals.
For exceptions to this, please refer to organisations guidelines.
Our music touring programme Tune Up was established by the Scottish Arts Council in 2003 and provides funding to top musicians and artists to perform across Scotland.
Please visit the Tune Up website for the latest - or add your details to the Industry Mailing List for email updates.
YMI – Open funding schemes any organisation or individual who meets the application criteria can apply.
= Fast-track for applications (accepted throughout the year).
1) YMI – Open funding schemes
Two distinct open funding opportunities are available for organisations. The information below gives a summary of the purpose of the funds, who can apply and when:
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Fund name
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Description
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Deadline |
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Informal sector - small grants |
To support programmes of musical activity aimed at 0-5 years old and 5-25 years old. Programmes must include partnerships.
Minimum £500 - maximum £5,000
Youth Music Initiative FAQs are available to assist you with the application process.
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Applications accepted throughout the year until 12 January 2009 for projects starting before 31 March 2009.
For projects starting after 31 March 2009, full details of our 2009/10 funds will be published here as soon as it is available. |
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Informal sector large grants |
To support programmes of musicial activity aimed at 0-25 years old. Must include partnerships, named music tutors and trainees, training opportunities.
Minimum £5,001 – maximum £30,000
Youth Music Initiative FAQs are available to assist you with the application process. |
The deadline for the current financial year has passed. Information on funding opportunities in 2009/10 will be published here as soon as it is available. |
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Training and continuing professional development
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To support organisations providing training or continuing professional development opportunities which lead to infrastructural development within their organisation or the wider music sector, enabling a greater number of young people to experience quality music tuition and the diversification of music provision.
Minimum £500 – maximum £5,000 |
Applications accepted throughout the year until 16 February 2009 for projects starting before 31 March 2009.
For projects starting after 31 March 2009, full details will be published here as soon as they are available. |
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Demo Fund
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The Youth Music Initiative is developing the role that it can play in supporting young bands and musicians who are making music on their own or in bands.
The purpose of this fund is to increase opportunities for emerging young bands/musicians to record a high quality professional demo in order to allow them to take the next step in their music careers and present themselves professionally to the music industry.
Minimum £1,000 - Maximum £5,000
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26 January for projects taking place after 3 April 2009
Full details of our 2009/10 funds will be published here as soon as they are available.
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