Aims/priorities: This programme is provided by the PRS Foundation. PRS is an independent charitable foundation set up in 2000 by PRS for Music, the performance rights collecting society for composers, songwriters and music publishers. The Foundation aims to stimulate and support the creation, development and performance of new music in the UK. The funding is intended to support the development of outstanding songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds, at various career stages. It can assist projects by songwriters, composers, artists, bands, producers and performers involved in writing their own music or commissioning others.
Who can apply: Applications are accepted from music creators of all genres and backgrounds and at different stages of their careers, across the UK. This includes songwriters, composers, or artists, bands, producers and performers who are writing their own music or commissioning other songwriters or composers.
Grant amount: Grants of up to £5,000 are available.
Deadline: 7 September 2026 (18:00)
Contact: info@prsfoundation.com