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The Music Innovation Fund allows government schools, preschools and children’s centres and external creative organisations to apply for funding to facilitate new opportunities for children and young people.
Round 7 investment
Public schools and preschools across South Australia were awarded more than $300,000 to invest in music education, under the latest round of grants from the Department for Education’s Music Innovation Fund.
This year’s round of funding is the largest yet, bringing the total amount of money the fund has invested into music education since 2019 to more than $1.9 million.
Schools, preschools and other public education sites applied for a grant to purchase instruments and equipment, gain access to specialist resources and programs or engage with qualified external music education providers.
Past music education fund winners
Round 7 winners were announced in July 2026.
Round 6 winners were announced in December 2024.
Round 5 winners were announced in July 2023.
Round 4 winners were announced in December 2021.
Round 3 winners were announced in February 2021.
Round 2 winners were announced in December 2019.
Round 1 winners were announced in September 2019.
Case studies from previous winners
Students and teachers share how the Music Innovation Fund has impacted and enriched their learning experiences.
Fairview Park Primary School case study (1.30 minutes)
Fairview Park Primary School received $2250 to purchase new Djembe (drums) to enhance their rhythm and beat music sessions.
Koolunga Primary School case study (2 minutes)
Koolunga Primary School received $5000 to help them establish and grow a music program.
Mary Bywaters Memorial Kindergarten case study (1.30 minutes)
Mary Bywaters Memorial Kindergarten received $700 towards age appropriate instruments and equipment.
Stansbury Primary School case study (1.30 minutes)
Stansbury Primary School received $2000 towards new xylophones and equipment.
