Finzi Trust Young Musicians Fund

The Young Musicians’ Fund is SOLELY for the benefit of individuals aged 25 and below who are in need of funds to further their participation in, study or practice of music.

Visit the Finzi Trust Website for more information on how to apply.

INDIVIDUALS:

• Grants awarded to date to individuals have ranged from £250 to £7,000 and have helped with the purchase of musical instruments, funding for short courses, recording costs, performances.
• Grants are not available to support full-time education or Postgraduate courses.
• Grants awarded are only to be used for the specific purpose/project detailed in the grant application.
• Retrospective applications (i.e., applications in respect of expenditure already incurred) will not be considered.
• Two References must be submitted with each application.
• As part of The Finzi Trust's due diligence, references will be taken up as part of the offer process. To aid this process, Applicants are therefore required to ensure that contact details for their chosen Referees are correct and up-to-date.
• If the Grant sought is for the purchase of an instrument, the Applicant’s primary Referee must be their music/instrumental teacher where the Applicant is receiving tuition.
• If the Applicant is not receiving tuition, or where the Grant sought is for any other purpose, the Applicant’s primary Referee must be someone who can speak to the Applicant’s musical abilities and interest.
• The second Referee should be an individual who has known the Applicant for at least two years and is of professional standing.
• References from family members/relatives are not acceptable.  If you have been in employment, your second Referee should be your employer.
• Please note that references will not be accepted from any Referee who has any material personal interest in the outcome of the grant application. So, for example, it would not be appropriate for a grant Applicant to nominate as a Referee a person from whom they intended to purchase a musical instrument, even if that person was their teacher or could speak to their musical ability.
• Without consent from The Finzi Trust, grant funds must be spent within 6 months of their being received by the beneficiaries.