PRS Foundation
The Hitmaker Fund
Grants for songwriters and producers in popular genres to develop their careers and writing or production.
- Country
United Kingdom- Category
- Creation
- Who applies
- Artists
- When to apply
- Two rounds a year
Who can apply
- UK based behind-the-scenes songwriters and producers, not performing artists
- PRS members with a CAE number and at least 5 credited works
- A recent track record of cuts, co-writes and collaborations
- Not signed to a major label or major publisher
How to apply
- Read the Hitmaker guidance and the general PRS Foundation FAQ, and check the deadlines page
- Apply in the online portal, yourself or via your manager, publisher or lawyer
- Submit at least two commercially released works and a budget by 6pm on the deadline
- An expert panel decides within 12 weeks of the deadline
Questions
- How much does The Hitmaker Fund pay?
- Up to £10,000 per grant, paid by PRS Foundation.
- Who can apply for The Hitmaker Fund?
- UK based behind-the-scenes songwriters and producers, not performing artists. PRS members with a CAE number and at least 5 credited works. A recent track record of cuts, co-writes and collaborations. Not signed to a major label or major publisher.
- When can I apply for The Hitmaker Fund?
- Two rounds a year.
- Where do I apply for The Hitmaker Fund?
- On prsfoundation.com, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to PRS Foundation.
Checked against prsfoundation.com on October 28, 2026.