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The Loan Fund for Musical Instruments
7-11 Britannia Street
LONDON  W1W 6JA

Telephone -
020 7239 9143
Email - info@lfmi.org.uk
The Grant Scheme is designed to assist students, young professional musicians and established instrument makers resident in the United Kingdom. Preference is given to British nationals.

The Loan Fund will consider applications from students and young professional musicians from the beginning of the third year of their full time studies, until they have been working professionally for two years after graduation. Applications will normally be considered for the purchase of instruments up to the value of £15,000 only.

The purchase price of the instrument will be financed as follows:
 
  1. Applicants are expected to contribute at least one third from their own or other resources
     
  2. A discretionary grant from the Fund not exceeding one third
     
  3. If considered appropriate, a loan from the Fund for any balance may be approved
     
Applications should be made on a form obtainable from the Fund, and should include a detailed statement of the applicant's financial position, including other grants received or applied for, together with details of employment as appropriate.

Full details of the proposed instrument should be specified in the application including its maker, price and delivery date.

Applications from those in full-time education must be supported by the Head of the Music Faculty or relevant Department and be endorsed by the Principal or Director of the institution of full-time education; your professionals are to be recommended by their employer.

Completed applications should reach the Secretary to the Fund by 2 January, 1 May and 1 September for consideration at the next meeting of the Executive Committee of the Trustees.