This is a new fund to support organisations across all creative disciplines, not just music, that provide meaningful opportunities for Disabled children and young people aged 9 – 30 years.

Grants of up to £200,000 over four years are available to constituted UK-based organisations to help create ambitious, accessible projects that push for genuine inclusion and make a lasting impact.  

All funded partners are asked to commit to 20% total match funding or higher, of which at least 10% must be cash match funding.

Organisations which apply should already actively work with Disabled people across all parts of their organisation (ie. as participants, volunteers, freelancers, staff) and have built trust with Disabled people, and have strong partnerships in place.

They should anti-ableist, advocate for the rights of Disabled people, and operate in line with the social model of disability, and be able to amplify young Disabled voices, with established ways of co-creating with Disabled young people.

The closing date for Stage 1 applications is 5pm on 28 November 2025.

Applicants will be advised if they have been selected for interview at the start of February 2026.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place between Monday 23 February and Friday 6 March 2026.

Projects will need to start between May and September 2026.

To apply and for FAQs, programme examples, and a resource hub for additional information and support, visit the Shift the Scene website here.