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Hinrichsen Foundation

Project Grants

One-off project grants from the Hinrichsen Foundation for the performance, commissioning (with a confirmed performance) and recording of contemporary and experimental music in the UK, generally £500 to £3,000. Individuals, organisations and charities based in the UK can apply, at three rounds a year (September, December and March). The Foundation rarely funds a project on its own, so applicants must show other income, and it favours artistic risk, diversity, composer- or artist-led work and fair pay for musicians.

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You could get
£500 – £3,000
Deadline
Not published
no closing date given
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Individuals, organisations or charities based in the United Kingdom
  • Projects must focus on the performance, commissioning (with confirmed performance) and/or recording of contemporary music
  • Undergraduates cannot apply
  • The applicant's track record of organising similar projects may be taken into account
  • Small grants requested by large organisations may not be prioritised, and larger organisations (turnover of £150K or more) are expected to pay composers and musicians responsibly

What it funds

  • One-off grants for projects focused on the performance, commissioning (with confirmed performance) and/or recording of contemporary and experimental music
  • Trustees look for:
  • A clear programme of activity, timeline and outputs
  • High-quality work for diverse audiences that cultivates appreciation of less familiar and experimental music
  • Artistic risk and diversity
  • Thoughtful collaboration between composers, musicians and project leads
  • Fair payment for composers and musicians (especially where larger organisations with turnover of £150K or more lead)
  • Demonstrated financial need and feasibility
  • A clear plan for promotion and cultivating listeners

Priority goes to projects involving composers and activity based in the UK, though activity need not take place only in the UK.

Cross-artform work, partnerships, in-kind support and composer- or artist-led projects are welcomed.

The Foundation aims to spread funding in and beyond London, including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

What it will not fund

  • Research
  • Composer competition funding
  • Applications from undergraduates
  • Projects where the Foundation would be the sole funder (rarely supported; another source of income, secured or projected, must be shown)
  • Re-applications for the same project, or reconsideration of previously unsuccessful applications
  • Music education and music in healthcare projects that do not demonstrate an artistic focus
  • Applicants based outside the United Kingdom

How to apply

  1. Read the Objectives and Further Guidance page
  2. Wait for the next round to open on the Application Form page (rounds in September, December and March)
  3. Complete the online application form before the round deadline, including active, accessible (not password-protected) links to the requested supporting information, a budget and other income sources
  4. Trustees consider applications at the round and may request more information or revisions before deciding

Applications closed on 28 Sep 2026. The last round closed at 10am on Tuesday 1 September 2026, and the Foundation says the next deadline is expected in mid-December 2026.

Trustee decisions are final, and grant recipients' names and grants may be published.

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