The Universal Music UK Sound Foundation's aim is to support music education for young people in all its forms. The Foundation supports.

o School music education, such as the purchase of instruments/equipment or projects.
o Funding musical instruments for students in full time education, and
o Funding training for music teachers.

The Foundation’s School Fund, which is currently open to applications with a deadline of Wednesday 7th February 2024, is specifically for the first spot point above, namely to support the purchase of musical instruments and equipment, as well as funding school music projects. 

Applications are invited for funding of up to £1,500 from schools, teaching the national curriculum, which are based in the UK and Ireland towards the cost of musical resources. The scheme appears to be open to primary and secondary schools.

Funding is not available for:

o Community projects.
o Music Studios/Businesses.
o Private music centre’s/Music Services, or
o Staffing costs to cover teaching of the national curriculum or peripatetic music lessons.

Further information, guidance and an application form is available on the Foundation’s website. Completed forms, together with quotes from suppliers, must be submitted by email to umuksoundfoundation(at)umusic.com.

The deadline for applications is 1pm on Wednesday 7th February 2024.