How to apply for a grant – Keldwyth Award Society

Keldwyth Grants 2026-2027

The Keldwyth Award Society is pleased to offer small grants to children/young people both living in and attending Primary or Secondary school in Cumbria, to assist with tuition expenses, instrument costs, membership of choirs/bands/orchestras etc. for instrumentalists, singers and pianists/organ/keyboard players etc. Applications will be welcomed to support any musical endeavour, not just classical music. There is no exam qualification necessary to qualify for a grant but the applicant must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm and dedication to their chosen musical activity. A reference attesting to that will be required from your tutor/Head of Music/Choir leader etc. Applicants should also be able to clearly demonstrate participation in group music making activities. Our grants are only available to those applicants who can demonstrate financial need, and a confidential statement supporting such a claim from a parent or guardian is required.

Please read the following before completing the application form:

The application form is to be used for all requests for grants and will not be considered unless each section is completed in full and is submitted by the deadline of 1 June 2026.
You should continue to pursue your musical endeavours throughout the 2026/27 academic year
Successful applicants are required to acknowledge receipt (by email) of their grant payment
A confidential reference is required from one of the following: a) Head of Music at the school you attend or b) your Primary Schoolteacher or c) your current instrumental/vocal teacher(s)/choir/band/orchestra director whichever is applicable. We will ask for a reference by email, but please let your referee know that you are applying for a grant, so that when we approach him/her they won’t be taken by surprise.
A confidential statement of financial need is required from your parent/guardian which we will request by email.

APPLY

Download grants application form and send it to keldwythgrants[at]gmail.com OR
Complete online form below and submit online

Keldwyth Grants Application Form 2026

Name in full *

Date of birth *

Instrument(s) *

List briefly all the instruments, including singing, that you play.

Home address and telephone number *

Mobile phone number *

Email address *

Name of school / college you attend *

Musical activities that you take part in *

Please outline here the musical activities you take part in regularly at school and/or in the community, eg youth orchestra, school ensemble, choir, concerts, band etc. If you are applying for a grant to enable you to undertake a new activity, please give details here.

Do you have instrumental or singing lessons in school? *

Will you be studying for GCSE, BTEC or A level music in 2026-27 *

Will you be receiving free tuition? *

Please give details, for example, length and number of lessons per year.

Other financial assistance *

Please give details of any other grants or assistance received or promised, for example, County Council, charitable trusts, music / instrumental scholarships.

Annual Expenses *

Please estimate and list the following costs to be incurred between 1.9.2026 and 31.8.2027: 1. Lessons, 2. Cost of music. 3. Travel expenses. 4. Other essential expenses. 5. Total

Reference 1: Primary or Secondary Schoolteacher / Music-teacher / Other *

Please provide: 1. Name of referee. 2. State capacity in which your referee is acting.

Referee's personal / direct email address *

Reference 2: Parent or Guardian *

Please provide full name of parent or guardian.

Email address of Parent or Guardian *

Declaration by Parent or Guardian *

I confirm that my son/daughter’s referee is aware of this application and will provide a reference when asked to do so.
I confirm that I will provide a confidential statement by email explaining my son/daughter’s financial need when asked to do so.

Payee details *

1. In the event of a grant being awarded, please state to whom the cheque should be made payable. 2. If you would like the cheque paid via BACS, please provide the Sort Code and Account number.