FAQs
What can I apply for?
You can apply for funding to employ a professional musician/sound artist to come to your group and teach you something or support you in your project, or there might be some music equipment you would like to buy. If you have an idea, work out how much it all costs.
This should include the hours you need to pay the musician/sound artist, including their travel time, but it also might include things like a taxi for a young person who can’t get there, juice and biscuits, instruments, and hall hire.
You can see an example in the next FAQ.
How much information do I need to put in the application form?
The example below will show you the kind of information we are looking for .
| EXAMPLE - YMI Participatory Budgeting Application | ||
| Description | Details | Amount |
| Brief description of project | Joe Bloggs will deliver 6 x 1 hr Ukulele sessions at our youth club in May and June 2024 | |
| Musician Tuition Fee | 6 hours @ £40.50 an hour | £ 243.00 |
| Musician Planning time | 2 hours @ £40.50 an hour | £ 81.00 |
| Musician Travel | 6 x 20 miles @ 45p per mile | £ 54.00 |
| Resources | 10 Ukuleles with Bag, Tuner & Strings @ £39.99 | £ 399.90 |
| Spare Ukulele strings x 20 packs @ £3.99 | £ 79.80 | |
| Hall Hire | Community Room in Church Hall x 6 nights @ £12 | £ 72.00 |
| Other expenses | Taxi for group member who has no transport £20 x 6 | £ 120.00 |
| Juice & Biscuits | £ 30.00 | |
| TOTAL COST OF OUR PROJECT | £ 1,079.70 | |
What is the Musician’s Union rate of pay?
Small-group teaching is £40.50 an hour and Workshop leading is £250 a day (max 5 hours length). More information can be found on the Musicians Union Website https://musiciansunion.org.uk/education-and-teaching/teaching-pay-and-employment/music-teaching-rates-of-pay
or email us at ymi@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
How much do I need to pay the musician for their travel?
Travel is usually worked out at 45p a mile. You will need to check with the musician that this is ok.
Do we need to be a constituted group?
No. But you do need to have an Aberdeenshire Council worker who is able to support you. We suggest you ask a Community Learning & Development Worker (CLD), A Social Worker or a Teacher. If you aren't sure who to ask, email ymi@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Does it matter where I live?
This funding is for projects that happen in Aberdeenshire. You cannot apply if the project takes place in Aberdeen City, Moray, Angus, Perth & Kinross or Highland.
Why is there a minimum budget of £1,000?
We want you to enjoy a really good project with a professional musician where you can develop your music and music-making skills. Have a look at the example below. You can apply for smaller amounts if you wish, but you need to show us your project is high quality.
| EXAMPLE - YMI Participatory Budgeting Application | ||
| Description | Details | Amount |
| Brief description of project | Joe Bloggs will deliver 6 x 1 hr Ukulele sessions at our youth club | |
| Musician Tuition Fee | 6 hours @ £40.50 an hour | £ 243.00 |
| Musician Planning time | 2 hours @ £40.50 an hour | £ 81.00 |
| Musician Travel | 6 x 20 miles @ 45p per mile | £ 54.00 |
| Resources | 10 Ukuleles with Bag, Tuner & Strings @ £39.99 | £ 399.90 |
| Spare Ukulele strings x 20 packs @ £3.99 | £ 79.80 | |
| Hall Hire | Community Room in Church Hall x 6 nights @ £12 | £ 72.00 |
| Other expenses | Taxi for group member who has no transport £20 x 6 | £ 120.00 |
| Juice & Biscuits | £ 30.00 | |
| TOTAL COST OF OUR PROJECT | £ 1,079.70 | |
When does my project need to be completed ?
You need to deliver your project and spend the allocated funds by the end of June 2024
My question hasn’t been covered in the FAQs. How can I find out more?
email: ymi@aberdeenshire.gov.uk. Someone will get back to you as soon as they can.