Currently 3 active audio, sound and music grants, fellowships and residencies open to applicants in the UK. Hand-curated and updated weekly. Almost every entry is funded; a few notable unpaid open calls and festival submissions are included as clearly flagged exceptions. Browse the list below, or use the interactive desk for filtering and shortlisting.
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The PRS Foundation Open Fund for Music Creators supports songwriters, composers, artists, bands and producers of any genre to create, release and share new music, including recordings, performances, touring and creative development. Grants are up to GBP 5,000. Open to UK-based music creators aged 18 or over with at least an 18-month track record, who are not full-time students. This Autumn round opens 17 August 2026 with a deadline of 7 September 2026. NOTE: research-sourced; confirm current figures and round dates on the PRS Foundation site before applying.
The PRS Foundation Composers' Fund supports the career development of composers and producers working in contemporary classical, jazz, experimental and cross-genre music, funding a sustained period of creative and professional development rather than a single project. Grants range from GBP 8,000 to GBP 15,000. Open to UK-based composers who are not full-time students. This Autumn round opens 14 September 2026 with a deadline of 7 October 2026. NOTE: research-sourced; confirm current figures and round dates on the PRS Foundation site before applying.
Abbey Road Red is the music-technology incubator run by Abbey Road Studios (part of Universal Music Group). It is primarily an in-kind and mentorship programme rather than a cash grant: selected early-stage music-tech startups (building tools to create, capture or connect music) get access to Abbey Road and UMG studios, experts and facilities, and the global label and publisher network, plus mentorship and some finance, over a 6-month programme. In exchange, Universal Music Group takes a 2 percent equity stake plus a participation right in future financing rounds. Open to startups worldwide; participants are based in London during the programme. Applications are rolling via the open form on the Abbey Road Red site. No application fee. Note: this is an equity-based incubator, not a grant.