PRS Foundation · Composers' Fund
Between £8,000 and £15,000 for UK composers at a career tipping point. The round opened on 14 September and closes at 6pm on 7 October.
A grant for UK-based composers with a strong track record who are at a turning point in their career, rather than at the start of one. The money is substantial by the standards of music funding.
Deadlines
| Tier | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Round opens | 14 September 2026 | Free to apply |
| Deadline | 7 October 2026, 6.00pm | Free to apply |
The rules that matter
- Grants are £8,000 to £15,000.
- Applicants must be UK-based and PRS members.
- The fund covers the classical family of genres: contemporary classical, dance, opera, sound art and Indian classical.
- It is aimed at composers with a strong track record at a career tipping point, not emerging artists.
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