apply for a grant
Who can apply?
The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation supports people of all ages across South Yorkshire who are experiencing social or economic disadvantage. We work with organisations supporting people with disabilities and complex needs, children and young people, schools, and communities facing hardship across Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster.
We can only support applications where music is at the heart of the project and where the people who will benefit are based within South Yorkshire.
Grant Funding
We offer two types of grants:
Small Grants – up to £750
Large Grants – up to £2,000
Our Small Grants programme is open throughout the year and supports a wide range of music-based activities, projects and opportunities.
Our Large Grants programme is designed for new project ideas or established projects seeking additional funding to expand their impact. As funding is limited, only a small number of Large Grants are awarded each year. We encourage applicants to carefully consider which grant programme is most appropriate before applying.
Our current Large Grants programme will reopen on Monday 6th July 2026 and close on Monday 3rd August 2026. Successful applicants will be notified shortly after the closing date. If you have missed this round, our next Large Grants programme dates will be announced on our social media, please give us a follow on Facebook or Instagram.
Please note: Due to limited funding for festival activities, which has already been fully allocated, we will no longer accept applications for festival funding from January 2026.
Please read the supporting information in our Grant Making Policy in full before you start.
Please note that under the terms of the CIO Foundation Constitution dated 1st January 2020, the objects of the Charity are to advance the arts for the public benefit in particular, but not exclusively by the provision of:
(a) grants to enable, encourage and guide socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in order to enhance their musical talents.
(b) grants to support and aid any organisations which further this purpose and are exclusively charitable in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Does your application meet our objectives?
are you eligible?
Applications from South Yorkshire are eligible for consideration.
Applications can be made by charitable organisations or groups requesting support for themselves or on behalf of others.
All applications from previous recipients of grants or from previously unsuccessful applicants will be considered by the Trustees on their own merits.
Need some help to complete your application or not sure if you’re eligible? Get in touch and we’ll help!
Sending your application
When you apply online, the form will automatically be sent to our team for consideration.