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Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative CPD fund 2024–25 is now open

Applications are invited for funding to support individuals and organisations working with young musicians in Scotland
BrianJackson

The Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI) currently has £48,000 to spend on continuing professional development for those working with young musicians.

People who work with children and young people in out-of-school activities may apply for funding to enable them to undergo CPD that will benefit their music-making projects. This is open to individuals, including freelance music teachers, and groups and networks.

Those eligible to apply are:

1. Individuals who are:

2. Organisations who wish to provide training and professional development that will increase their capacity to develop and deliver improved music-making opportunities to young people.

All applicants must be resident in Scotland and working for the benefit of young people in Scotland.

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