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The YMI Strengthening Youth Music Fund supports individuals and organisations working in the youth music sector deliver activities that will improve, develop and strengthen the sector, and the services offered to benefit children and young people across the country.

It does not support music making activity directly with children and young people – this support is offered through the Access to Music Making Fund.

Up to £1.4m will be available for the Access to Music Making and Strengthening Youth Music Funds in 2025/26.

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Who can apply

Organisations and individuals based in Scotland or those who are working to develop the youth music sector in Scotland for the benefit of children and young people of Scotland.

When to apply

Now open. Application deadline: 2 pm, Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Decisions: Week commencing 1 December 2025.

Next deadline: 9 Sep 2025

How to apply

Completed applications and supporting material should be submitted through Creative Scotland’s online Funding Management System.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Education and training Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: Children Young people

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