Cockaigne Fund

The Cockaigne Fund supports innovative musical research, development, and performance to delight, inform, and move participants and audiences alike. Since 2022, the Fund has supported creative, challenging, and original projects that explore cultures and traditions, past and present, with a particular interest in historically-informed projects related to classical and traditional music of all periods. The Fund may also consider community projects that push boundaries, strive for excellence, and enable people to access new musical experiences. Priority is given to projects leading to public performance or sharing. The average grant size in 2024 was around £1,500, with a maximum of £5,000. The Fund aims to help projects reach completion and viability. Regarding funding for studies, the Fund will only consider applications related to specialist one-off courses or masterclasses (maximum £500 for bursaries), not full academic programmes. Projects must be based in Scotland or have a clear Scottish connection.