The Match Funding Scheme is an exciting initiative to fund Leeds Conservatoire student projects.
This scheme is aimed at providing match funding for projects and activities which are not covered in the curriculum. You can apply for up to £500 which can be up to 50% of the cost of the project or activity.
Unlike a bursary, you will need to show your commitment to the project by working hard to secure the other 50% of the money you need to raise.
There are lots of ways to raise the money you need, but you will need to work hard and use your creativity to achieve your goals. To receive our matched funds, you will need to demonstrate that you raised your share of the money: It is not enough to have the money in your account already – that wouldn’t be fair.
When applying for the funding you will need to explain what you are going to do to raise the money. This forms part of the criteria that the panel will use when selecting applicants to the scheme.
The Match Funding scheme is open to all current students across all pathways at Leeds Conservatoire.
We do however focus on different year groups for different application windows.
There are two application windows throughout the academic year.
- 23rd November - 6th December 2020
- 15th March - 16th April 2021
We encourage you to attend our short webinar explaining the Match Funding Scheme, the application process and the parameters of the fund. This will help to give you the best chance of submitting a successful application.
What we can support
- Starting a business including costs of equipment and resources.
- Running an event (one off or regular).
- Marketing and promotional materials.
- Costs of producing a release e.g. pressing CD or vinyl etc.
What we can’t support
- Any further, higher or postgraduate qualification.
- Audition fees for postgraduate studies at Leeds Conservatoire or elsewhere.
- Activities which are not directly related to music, music business etc.
- Activities where the core beneficiaries are not Leeds Conservatoire students.
- Travel or subsistence.
- Conference / short course / seminar fees – apply for this through The Experience Fund
- Photography and Video – apply for this through the Subsidised Product Scheme.
- Those who have already received support from the Artistry and Enterprise team this academic year.
- You will be notified when the application window is open. We will not accept any late submissions.
- To apply you will need to complete an online form and explain why you feel your chosen project can benefit from this support, and how you will raise the required funds.
- Each application will be considered by a panel of conservatoire staff, and if successful you will be granted the funding.
- You will also be provided with mentoring and advice to help you achieve your project’s ambitions and goals.
- If successful, please do allow up to 30 days to receive your funding – keep this in mind if submitting project timelines etc.
- For unsuccessful applicants we will provide feedback to support you in future submissions.
- If you are unable to submit your application via the form, we will accept a video submission instead.
Please make sure you have read all of the supporting documentation prior to applying. Applications that don’t meet the criteria outlined will not be considered for support.
We encourage you to attend our short webinar explaining the Match Funding Scheme, in order to help give you the best chance of submitting a successful application.
Webinar Date: N/A until semester one, academic year 2021/22.
Click here to attend the webinar (N/A)
Click here to complete the application form
If you have any questions regarding this support, please feel free to get in touch.
