The fourth round of a national funding programme is accepting applications.

Funding is available to businesses, collectives and not-for-profits working in Great Britain's music industries to help create sustainable, meaningful career opportunities for young people aged 18-25, especially those who are currently underrepresented in the sector.

Applications will be accepted from organisations that:

• Are based in the UK and operate in Scotland, England or Wales.
• Have a business bank account.
• Can provide a recent set of financial accounts.
• Have a legal status (ie registered with Companies House, Charity Commission, FCA or HMRC or have a constitution) - the following are all eligible:
  • Sole traders.
  • Unincorporated associations (voluntary group with a constitution).
  • Registered charities.
  • Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
  • Company limited by guarantee.
  • Company limited by share capital.
  • Community Benefit Society.
  • Collectives - if applying as a collective with no formal legal status, then another organisation can apply on its behalf as a 'sponsor organisation'. This can be a member of the collective who is a registered sole trader, or another partner organisation.

Funding is to be used for projects that offer paid opportunities for 18-25s, and provide young people with the opportunity to develop their own projects. All participants should receive support from the organisation through incubation, training, mentoring, and networking.

Grants of between £5,000 and £30,000 are available for organisations.

Sole traders may apply for grants of between £5,000 and £15,000.

A maximum of £5,000 can be given to each 18-25 year old supported through any grant.

Applications to Round Four of the Incubator Fund may be made at any time while funding remains available.

How To Apply

Guidance notes and the online application form can be found on the Youth Music website.