Funding

Innovate 2026-27 projects announced!

We're delighted to announce the Innovate 2026-27 funded projects. Through Innovate, we support music practitioners and organisations to test new...

Activate 26/27 Grantee Announced!

Activate is our investment programme for Music Hub partnerships to develop or deliver action-focussed work with their young people. Alongside...

Grassroots orgs across The Midlands and North join CULTIVATE Year 2

Sound Connections is delighted to announce the six grassroots music organisations selected for Year 2 of CULTIVATE, a programme supporting...

Youth-led approaches in Music Hubs: upcoming training and free digital resource

We are excited to share two new resources supporting youth voice in Music Hubs and the wider sector: an online...

Innovate 2025-26: project case studies now published

Our Innovate fund supports artists, organisations and facilitators across the Sound Connections network to test new ideas, pilot early-stage projects...

CULTIVATE Open Call – Apply Now

Apply now for CULTIVATE 2026-27 our development programme supporting grassroots music organisations to strengthen their organisation, deepen their practice and...

Opportunities to Grow: Funding, Training and Mentoring from Sound Connections

We’re pleased to announce a range of opportunities including our Activate and Innovate community funds, Trainee Programme and mentoring to...

Announcing the 2026 Activate Fund

Activate is our investment programme for Music Hub partnerships to develop or deliver action-focussed work with their young people.

Innovate Funding: Applications Now Open

Are you a creative innovator or trail‑blazing organisation working with children and young people? Do you have a spark of...

Activate 2025-25 *Deadline extended*

We have extended the deadline for Activate, our investment programme for Music Hubs* across England to develop or deliver action-focused...

Applications are open for Sound Connections’ Funding, Training and Mentoring Opportunities

We’re pleased to announce a range of opportunities including funding, mentoring and training to support professionals and organisations enhance your...

Innovate 2025-26 *Apply now*

Are you a creative innovator or trail-blazing organisation working with children and young people? Do you have a spark of...