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Westdene Fund.

The Westdene Fund gives grants of up to £1,000 to individual young people (aged 16-25 years) in Sussex with outstanding musical talent.

Grants are available to support a specific activity or item, such as music lessons, masterclass or tuition fees, participation in a National Youth Orchestra, music tours, or a contribution towards the cost of a higher-grade instrument.

Please note that this particular fund supports individuals rather than groups.

Who can apply?

The fund supports individual young people who:

  • Are 16+ years old and attend a school or college in Sussex (East and West, or Brighton & Hove)
  • Have secured, or already taken up, a place at a recognised centre of excellence for musical education, or passed Grade 7 in their chosen instrument
  • Can demonstrate a wide and continuing interest in music
  • Intend to pursue a musical career
  • Can demonstrate financial need
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How to apply.

Applications are submitted through our online portal. If you have not previously submitted an application through our funding portal, you will need to register as a first-time user before applying.

This fund’s application form must be completed with a supporting reference document which you can find here.

Applications can be made at any time.

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Get in touch.

We’re here to provide the support you need to make applying for our funding as easy as possible. If you have any questions about this guidance or our application process, please get in touch with our friendly grants team. You can contact us via email or by calling 01273 409 440.

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