Composer Bursaries
We partner with The Bliss Trust to support emerging composers living and working in the UK who are seeking funds to assist with professional development in the field of contemporary classical music.
2014 deadlines
    •    17th March (for activity taking place after 1st May)
    •    22nd September (for activity taking place after 1st November)
Please note that applications must be posted to arrive in time for these deadlines.
This grant scheme can help with:
    •    supporting professional recordings of new works, promotional recordings or similar projects
    •    computer hardware/software or similar resources
    •    travel costs relating to attending performances abroad
    •    commissioning fees* (to assist or supplement another body)
    •    as a bursary towards study at a summer school or similar (i.e. supplementary study)
    •    copying
It is anticipated that this scheme will be highly competitive and resources are limited so please remember that an application does not guarantee an award.

We are unable to grant funds for assistance with full-time, part-time, post-graduate, undergraduate studies or any activities/equipment directly relating to curricular studies, or to individuals who have previously been recipients of a Composer Bursary.

*If a composition is already being supported by PRS for Music Foundation under another funding opportunity, then further application under this opportunity will not be considered.

http://prsformusicfoundation.com/Partnerships/Professional-Development/Composer-Bursaries