The Power of Music Fund was launched in 2023 by The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) to promote music as a social prescription for people living with dementia and their carers. The Fund is supported by The Utley Foundation, Arts Council England, alongside other investors and private donors and administered by Music for All.
This fund aims to allow more people living with dementia and their carers to be linked up with music projects and activities in their communities in order to improve quality of life.
The funding is intended for not-for-profit organisations that are already delivering music activities or working with people living with dementia and carers.
Value Notes
Grants of up to £2,000 are available.
To be eligible, applicants will need to evidence the following:
- That they are a UK constitution club, society or other entity with a registered bank account in the name of the music making group, or
- That they are or are hosted by a charitable organisation (registered charity, CIO) with a bank account in its name and a charity registration number (eg faith centre, dementia support organisation) or
- That they are a UK statutory body eg NHS or hosted by a registered care home with a registered CQC number.
- The membership and work of the music making activity demonstrates charitable purpose.
- The music making activity includes people living with dementia and their carers within its membership and the application describes how the grant will provide a musical moment(s) of joy for a person or people living with dementia (e.g. costs associated with rehearsals/performance(s) including transport for participants.
Priority will be given to applications:
- From underrepresented communities such as those from the Global Majority.
- That can show that the people receiving support, or are intentionally being targeted, share a particular identity or lived experience.
The funding can support costs associated with rehearsals/performance(s) including transport for participants.
Successful applicants will be supported beyond their funding by connecting grassroots groups to the health system, improving access to activities and strengthening community connection. They will have access to support including training, peer support, resources, development opportunities, and evaluation through NASP’s national music and dementia network.
How To Apply
The criteria, faqs and online application form can be found on the Music for All website.
Applications will require support from an independent witness.
The deadline for applications and witness statements is 17 June 2024 (8am). Notification of decisions can be expected about one month after the deadline.
Contact Music for All for further information.
