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PPL Momentum Music Fund

Between £5,000 and £15,000 for UK artists and bands at a breakthrough point. The round opens on 28 September and closes at 6pm on 26 October.

One of the better-known UK music grants, run by PRS Foundation with PPL. It funds the expensive middle of a career: recording, touring and marketing for artists who have an audience but not yet a budget.

Deadlines

TierDateFee
Round opens28 September 2026Free to apply
Deadline26 October 2026, 6.00pmFree to apply

The rules that matter

  • Grants are £5,000 to £15,000.
  • For UK artists and bands breaking through, covering recording, touring and marketing.
  • The same deadline applies to PPL Momentum Accelerator Liverpool and Tees Valley.
Checked against prsfoundation.com on 11 September 2026. Deadlines and fees change without notice, so confirm on the organiser's own page before paying. Found something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.

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