The Hinrichsen Foundation makes small, one-off grants, usually for between £250-£1,500, to registered charities, not-for-profit organisations and individuals in the UK for the performance of contemporary music, which may include the commissioning of new work, non-commercial recording and even publications.
Grants are also occasionally provided for research projects that take place outside the patronage of an academic institution.
The Music Resource website defines contemporary music as “any style of music that is current or modern, addressing current issues in a manner that is appealing to the current audience. The manner of appeal may involve fusing more than one original music style together. However, it should be noted that contemporary music takes advantage of the technological development of the era”.
The Foundation is unlikely to fund 100% of project costs and will expect applicants to contribute a degree of matched funding.
Further information, guidance and an online application form is available on the Foundation’s website.
The next deadline for applications is Friday 19 December 2025.