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Charles Wilkinson Music Trust
Support for young musicians and music education
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
Overview
This fund supports young musicians under 21 who show musical talent and need help continuing their music education. It can also cover instruments, travel, and living expenses, as well as support schools and musical groups.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Target groups
- Young adults
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young musicians under 21.
Eligible expenses
- Musical instruments.
- Travel costs.
- Living expenses.
- Music instruction support.
Eligible geographic areas
- Gisborne.
- Elsewhere in New Zealand.
Activities funded
- Continuing music education for young musicians.
- Support for music instruction.
- Support for schools and musical groups.
Selection criteria
- Musical talent.
- Need for additional teaching or support.
Additional information
- The fund supports young musicians in memory of Charles Wilkinson.
- Support can be provided in Gisborne or elsewhere in New Zealand.
- Funds may also support schools and musical groups.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Charles Wilkinson Music Trust Program
What is the Charles Wilkinson Music Trust?
This fund supports young musicians under 21 who show musical talent and need help continuing their music education. It can also cover instruments, travel, and living expenses, as well as support schools and musical groups.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Charles Wilkinson Music Trust program?
To be eligible for the Charles Wilkinson Music Trust program, you must:
Young musicians under 21.
Musical talent required.
Music education support.
What expenses are eligible under Charles Wilkinson Music Trust?
Musical instruments.
Travel costs.
Living expenses.
Music instruction support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Charles Wilkinson Music Trust?
You can contact Sunrise Foundation by email at info@sunrisefoundation.org.nz or by phone at 06 867 7939.
Where is the Charles Wilkinson Music Trust available?
The Charles Wilkinson Music Trust program is available across Canada.
Is the Charles Wilkinson Music Trust a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Charles Wilkinson Music Trust is a Grant and Funding