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The objective of this round is to provide the funds and confidence needed for period-instrument ensembles to plan and carry out a range of artistically excellent projects that will bring live period music to communities across the UK, particularly in areas which lack access to high quality live music.

Grants could be used by a period-instrument ensemble to:

• enable a concert with a larger number of musicians at risk of being downsized
• fund an ambitious new project where there is uncertainty about audience take-up
• support a tour of a new or existing programme to new UK locations
• fund the recording of repertoire not previously recorded
• fund a chamber recital series
• create filmed video content to be used to generate further touring opportunities

Grant Round 10 will support projects scheduled to take place from 1 November 2025 to 31 May 2026. The next (11th) grant round will support projects taking place from 1 May to 30 November 2026.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

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Who can apply

UK-based professional groups of at least three musicians playing period instruments, or faithful replicas, with a consistent membership of instrumentalists, year-round activity and an identity as a period-instrument ensemble.

See the Foundation website for full eligibility criteria.

When to apply

Now open. Deadline is 23:59 on Tuesday 5 August 2025, decisions are expected to be announced by Thursday 18 September 2025.

Next deadline: 5 Aug 2025

How to apply

Apply online via the Foundation's website.

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Activites funded: Arts and culture

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