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Sussex Community Foundation

Westdene Fund

Grants of up to £1,000 for individual young musicians aged 16 to 25 at school or college in Sussex who have outstanding talent, intend to pursue a musical career and can show financial need. It pays for a specific activity or item, such as lessons, masterclass or tuition fees, National Youth Orchestra participation, music tours or part of the cost of a better instrument. Applications are accepted at any time; one grant per person in any 12 months.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Up to £1,000
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Individual young people aged 16 to 25 who attend a school or college in Sussex (East Sussex, West Sussex or Brighton and Hove); have secured or already taken up a place at a recognised centre of excellence for musical education, or passed Grade 7 in their chosen instrument; can demonstrate a wide and continuing interest in music; intend to pursue a musical career; and can demonstrate financial need
  • If the applicant is under 18, a parent or carer should complete the application with them and give their bank details

What it funds

A specific activity or item, such as:

  • Music lessons
  • Masterclass or tuition fees
  • Participation in a National Youth Orchestra
  • Music tours
  • A contribution towards the cost of a higher-grade instrument

What it will not fund

  • Groups (the fund supports individuals only)
  • More than one grant to an applicant in any 12-month period

How to apply

  1. Register as a first-time user on Sussex Community Foundation's online funding portal (or log in)
  2. Complete the Westdene Fund application form
  3. Get a supporting reference from your music teacher and/or Head of Music using the fund's reference form, and upload it with the application or email it separately
  4. SCF carries out eligibility checks and contacts you with any questions
  5. Most applicants receive a decision within 4-6 weeks; approved grants are paid to the bank account given

Previous recipients must have submitted monitoring for earlier awards.

Have ready

Supporting reference from your music teacher and/or Head of Music on the Westdene Fund reference form

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