The Music Capital Scheme, supported by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and managed by Music Network, provides funding for the purchase of musical instruments to both non-professional performing groups/ensembles and professional musicians.

The Music Capital Scheme 2016 will open for applications on Wednesday 30th November 2016, with a deadline of 12 pm Thursday 26th January 2017.

In 2016, financial support will be offered offered in two distinct streams:

STREAM 1: Instrument Banks
Support for the purchase of instruments for non-professional groups/ensembles such as brass and silver bands, concert bands, symphonic wind ensembles, pipe bands, céilí bands, youth/amateur orchestras and ensembles, fife and drum (and other marching) bands, big bands, choirs, community music groups, percussion and samba bands, pop/rock music collectives, traditional music groups/organisations, musical societies, venues, local authorities, resource/community/youth organisations.

STREAM 2: Individual Instruments 
Support for the purchase of quality musical instruments for highly skilled individual performers playing at a professional level.

Read the Music Capital Scheme Guidelines 2016 document here.

Click here to view details of past Music Capital Scheme awards.