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.