Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme Grant Program (Ireland)

Deadline: 10-Apr-25

The Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme provides support to established, smaller-scale, non-mainstream music education or community music initiatives with limited or no access to other forms of public funding, through a cash grant.

Grants can be used to purchase instruments, other equipment and tuition. Grants are not intended for use on capital expenditure such as structural or building costs.

Funding Information

• The total budget available in 2025 is €100,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications will be considered from organisations or groups that:
  • have a track record in music education
  • provide non-mainstream music or community music education
  • deliver non-mainstream music education for young people aged 18 years and younger
  • achieve strong learning outcomes for participants
• Preference will be given to those organisations or groups who can demonstrate that they cater for socio-economically disadvantaged groups. Preference may also be given to organisations or groups that are eligible and may not have received funding from this initiative previously.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Ineligible groups
  • for-profit companies
  • schools and other educational institutes
  • music education partnerships in receipt of music generation funding at time of application
  • individual minors under the age of 18
  • professional performing groups

For more information, visit gov.ie.