They'll get to benefit from this year's €100,000 fund.
Three midlands groups are among 24 in the country to benefit from the €100,000 Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme
Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced the details of the successful organisations that will receive a grant under her Department’s Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme 2022.
The scheme provides a means, by way of a small cash grant, to support music education and music initiatives to continue to cultivate the talent of our young musicians.
These organisations, groups and individuals provide access to a variety of music education experiences for young people and children in the community outside of school and curriculum provision.
In March of this year, the Department of Education invited applications for grants under the scheme. The total budget available in 2022 is €100,000.
The midlands recipients are as follows...
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€3,000 Portarlington Concert Band |
Offaly |
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€2,500 West Offaly Comhaltas |
Offaly |
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€2,000 Naomh Brid Music |
Laois |
Minister Foley said;
“Bursaries available under this scheme will help organisations to provide resources they need to continue working with children and young people in community settings.
“Music is in our DNA and is an important way for people to express themselves and show their creativity. I hope that these grants can enable community organisations to continue providing music tuition and classes for the remainder of this year and assist in the recovery from the impact of Covid-19 on our children and young people.”
Criteria used for evaluation of applications:
- A well-established track record in music education provision.
- Service provision in the area of non-mainstream music education/community music.
- Delivery of non-mainstream music education for young people aged 18 years and younger.
- Strong learning outcomes for participants.
- Preference was also given to those organisations/groups who can demonstrate that they cater for socio-economically disadvantaged groups.
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