Access to Music Making

The purpose of the Access to Music Making fund is to create access to high-quality music making opportunities for children and young people that address inequity.

Applications will open at 2pm on Tuesday 5 August 2025

The YMI Access to Music Making fund supports individuals and organisations working in the youth music sector to create and deliver high-quality music making opportunities for children and young people across Scotland that address inequity.

Up to £1.4m will be available for the Access to Music Making and Strengthening Youth Music Funds in 2025/26.

Guidance and Downloads

 

How to apply

Guidance is now available to allow you to prepare, and applications will open at 2pm on Tuesday 5 August 2025. 

All applications for the Access to Music Making fund must be made through Creative Scotland's online application portal. For information on how to register, access and complete the application form, visit: my.creativescotland.com/user-guide.

Access support

Creative Scotland is committed to offering clear and accessible application processes and programmes that are open to everyone. We have a number of ways we can support you to make your application. Find out more in the guidance.