Cockaigne Fund

Funding

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Location

Scotland

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The Cockaigne Fund supports creative musical projects in Scotland. You can get funding for musical research, development, and performances. The fund looks for boundary-pushing and original projects. Your project should explore cultures and traditions, both past and present. The funding amount is not specified. There are no set deadlines as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Eligibility criteria are not clearly defined, so various types of applicants may be considered.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must be musical research, development, or performance project
  • Project must be boundary-pushing and original
  • Must explore cultures and traditions

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Funder track record
Recent awards data

Foundation Scotland distributes funds on behalf of other funders and donors. These figures cover awards across all funds they administer.

Awards published

8,598

Typical award

£1,500

Most awards

£500 to £5,000

Most funded region

Scotland

3,547 awards in 2025, up from 2,326 the year before.

Recent awards include Time To Heal (£5,000, 2025), Glenrothes & District Foodbank Community Project (£4,700, 2025) and Heathhall Community Council (£4,000, 2025).

This funder has made 8,598 awards with a typical award of £1,500. Would you qualify?

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Full details from Foundation Scotland

A fund to support boundary-pushing musical research, development, and performances. Creative, challenging, and original projects that explore cultures and traditions, past and present.

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Last updated: 31 July 2026