Deadline: 08-Dec-2025
The GMD Fund by the King Baudouin Foundation supports Belgian organizations using music to empower vulnerable children and young people. Projects can include music education, creative workshops, instrument rental, or participatory programs promoting inclusion. Funding of up to €20,000 over two years is available, with a total annual budget of €300,000. Applicants are expected to participate in impact assessment and peer review processes.
Overview
The GMD Fund is designed to strengthen the talents of vulnerable people through music, using it as a tool for:
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Talent development
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Empowerment
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Social inclusion
The fund prioritizes initiatives that create safe, stimulating environments where music can foster self-confidence, growth, and creativity, particularly for children and young people in socially, economically, or functionally vulnerable situations.
Funding Details
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Total annual budget: €300,000 (over two years: €600,000)
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Maximum per organization: €20,000 (spread over two years)
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Payment structure: Two installments following approval and interim evaluation
Eligible Activities
Projects may include:
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Music education programs
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Instrument rentals or access initiatives
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Creative workshops
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Participatory programs promoting social inclusion through music
Eligibility
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Belgian organizations working with vulnerable children and young people
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Projects that create impactful, inclusive, and supportive musical environments
Requirements
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Track project data and outcomes
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Participate in peer review sessions
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Contribute to an impact assessment process to evaluate influence on participants’ living conditions and overall project effectiveness
Application Timeline
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Application deadline: December 8, 2025
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Project selection: December 15, 2025 – January 20, 2026
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Results announced: End of January 2026
Conclusion
The GMD Fund offers Belgian organizations a financial and strategic opportunity to use music as a medium for talent development, empowerment, and inclusion. With funding up to €20,000 per project over two years, organizations can create meaningful, lasting impact for vulnerable youth.
For more information, visit King Baudouin Foundation.