About this Funding:
Grants of up to £3,000 are available to charities, community groups and other not-for-profit organisations delivering music-related projects that make a positive difference for communities in England and Wales.
The funding is provided by Metal for Good, which supports projects that use music and the values of the rock and metal community to advance three goals for an equal society. These are:
- Good Health and Well-Being
- Quality Education
- Reduced Inequalities
Up to six projects will be awarded funding, broken down by:
- 1 x £3000
- 2 x £2000
- 3 X £1000
Priority will be given to grassroots community groups and small-to-medium-sized voluntary organisations.
Metal for Good has introduced a short expression of interest (EOI) form, which will be open until 5pm on 7 September 2026
Examples of projects supported in the past include:
The Music Works, a Gloucestershire charity, received a £2,000 grant for “The Drop Project,” an after-school programme in Cinderford for youths aged 10 to 18. The initiative offers music activities like learning instruments, forming bands, singing, and music technology, fostering a safe, inclusive environment for self-expression and social connection.
Stay Up Late, a grassroots charity, received a £2,000 grant for their “Gig Buddies” project in West Sussex. This initiative pairs adults with learning disabilities or autism with trained volunteers sharing similar interests to attend mainstream live music and entertainment events together, fostering friendships and reducing social isolation.
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Funding Criteria:
Refer to funders website for further details.
