Sheila Ann Day Fund
The Sheila Ann Day Fund aims to promote music education and appreciation, and to use of music to overcome local issues such as isolation and loneliness. Grants are available for music-based projects and will be prioritised for those working within deprived communities, supporting vulnerable people, and reducing inequalities.
Funding can support:
- Group-based music education (outside of school and the curriculum).
- Project costs or costs relating to the ongoing development needs of your group (i.e. core costs).
- Small portable capital items such as musical instruments, music stands, microphones, speakers, etc.
- Costs associated with putting on a one-off concert, show or performance (in Norfolk).
- Travel costs for those facing rural isolation or mobility difficulties to attend rehearsals or events.
- Taking a group to see a musical performance (in Norfolk).
- Musical theatre groups and performances.
Applications are welcome from organisations supported in the last round of this Fund, however in the event that the Fund is oversubscribed this may be a contributing factor to decision-making.
£40,000 is available for grant-making. Decisions will be made by an internal panel made up of NCF team members. We aim to notify groups of the outcome of their application in early October.
Funding cannot support:
- Projects where music is not the main activity.
- Capital building projects, such as maintenance to properties.
- Groups who are not based in, and delivering in Norfolk.
- Peripatetic music lessons.
Applicants should check that they meet Norfolk Community Foundation’s general eligibility criteria before starting an application. If you are still unsure about your eligibility please speak to us.
Call for Applications
Open
Maximum Grant
£5,000
Deadline
23 August 2024 – 12:00pm
Who can apply?
Charity, Faith organisation, Parish/Town Council, Social Enterprise/CIC, and Voluntary/Community Group
Eligible Area
Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, North Norfolk, Norwich, and South Norfolk
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