Reminder: 15 December deadline for Open Programmes applications

Our current funding programmes will soon close

The closing date for funding applications has been revised. The deadline for funding applications to our current Open Programmes (First Steps, Make It Sound and Vocalise!) is now 15 December 2008 and advice from Regional Executive Officers is only available until November 30. The full schedule is given below:

30 November 2008 - last day to speak with your Regional Executive Officer for application advice
15 December 2008 - closing date for current Open Programme applications.
31 March 2009 - assessment of all applications completed.
30 April 2009 - all funded activities started.
31 October 2010 - all funded activities completed and grants closed.

After a period of consultation and development, Youth Music will launch a new Open Programme in the summer of 2009.

For guidance on each of the Open Programmes please refer to the appropriate application forms and Hot Tips on the links below.

First Steps
Creative music-making for children aged 0-5

Make It Sound
Music-making for 5-18 year olds who otherwise lack the chance to take part

Vocalise!
For programmes where the voice is the main instrument