Youth Music - NextGen Fund

Applications open!

The Youth Music NextGen Fund offers young creatives grants of up to £3,000 to make their ideas happen.

It's open to 18–25-year-olds (and up to 30-year-olds who identify as d/Deaf, neurodivergent or Disabled) who live in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Youth Music want to support the future of the music industries. Singers, Rappers, Songwriters, Producers, DJs, A&Rs, Managers and Agents, right through to roles that have yet to be defined.

Deadline: Next deadline - Friday 6th February 2026

FAC - Step Up

The Step Up Fund provides financial support and a broader package of benefits for projects of up to ten upcoming artists.

Step Up aims to boost the development of talented artists, acknowledging the financial and structural challenges they face at this particular stage of their careers.

Deadline: Next Round in Spring 2026