30 January 2024
PRS Foundation Launches Talent Development Network to Support UK Music Initiatives
Funding is available for not-for-profit organisations based in the UK to support talent development programmes involving the creation, performance and promotion of new music by living, UK-based music creators.
The Talent Development Network (TDN) is PRS Foundation’s new approach to funding organisations, consolidating existing support into one holistic programme for organisations working at the frontline of talent development. The programme offers:
- Up to three consecutive years of grant support providing organisations the opportunity to plan longer term initiatives.
- Between £10,000 and £25,000 each year to organisations to provide crucial, transformative, and impactful support to the UK’s most talented music creators to develop their careers.
- Access to a network of pioneering talent development organisations across the UK where organisations can share and learn from each other.
Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organisations, with a track record of transformational talent development of at least 18 months, based in the UK with an eligible programme of activity. This includes:
- Talent development-specialist development organisations
- Festivals
- Venues
- Promoters
- Commissioning organisations
- Orchestras and large ensembles (large performance groups would include orchestras, choirs, jazz bands or folk groups with 12 or more performers)
- Curators
- Organisations that are limited by guarantee and/or a registered charity
- CIC organisations
- Collectives including creator-led collectives
- Non-music organisations including local authorities, museums, etc where they are responsible for the management and delivery of music creator development-focused activities
PRS Foundation is likely to prioritise UK based activities but welcomes international activity in the context of music creator development where an organisation has expertise and a track record of meaningful impact outside the UK.
The deadline for applications is 26 February 2024 (6pm).