Aims/priorities: The scheme is intended to help support, sustain and promote the growth of the new music infrastructure in the UK.
The Foundation's funding priorities are:
- To support the creation and performance of outstanding new music in any genre.
- To enable the UK’s most talented music creators to realise their potential.
- To inspire audiences at a local, regional, national and international level.
Who can apply? Applications to the Open Fund for Organisations are accepted from any not-for-profit organisations based in the UK with an eligible project. This includes:
- Organisations that are limited by guarantee and/or a registered charity.
- Promoters.
- Talent development or composer development organisations.
- Festivals.
- Venues.
- Curators.
- Orchestras and large ensembles.
- Community interest companies (CICs).
- Non-music organisations including local authorities, museums, etc.
Grant amount: Organisations may apply for up to £10,000.
Administration costs relating to the project can normally be funded to a maximum of 15% of total budget.
However, the Foundation recognises that flexible support is needed to maintain the sustainability of organisations due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. If organisations wish to apply for the additional support, it will consider applications where 20% of the total budget is allocated to administrative costs, and up to 25% for Festivals and Venues.
Application process: click here to apply
Deadline: Tuesday 15 March 6pm
Contact Information:
PRS Foundation
2 Pancras Square
London
N1C 4AG
Email: info@prsfoundation.com
Website address: https://prsfoundation.com/