Deadline: 5-Jan-22
The Wolfson Foundation is inviting applications for the Museums & Galleries to support museums and galleries undertaking projects to improve the display and interpretation of nationally significant collections for the public.
Grants are generally awarded towards refurbishing or creating new galleries and, occasionally, education and learning spaces.
Funding Information
- Minimum grant amount: £15,000
- Usual grant range: £50,000 – £500,000
- Match funding required: Yes, if project cost is £50,000
Outcomes
The project should aim to produce one or more of the following outcomes:
- Excellent interpretation of permanent collections of national significance
- Better public engagement with and understanding of collections
- Increased numbers of visitors to museums and galleries
- Improved future sustainability of the organisation
- Conservation of architectural heritage
The Foundation does not Fund
Examples of ineligible projects and costs include:
- Purchase of land or existing buildings (including a building’s freehold)
- Grants direct to individuals
- Grants through conduit organisations
- Overheads, maintenance costs and VAT
- Non-specific appeals (including circulars) and endowment funds
- Costs of meetings, exhibitions, concerts, expeditions, conferences, lectures, etc.
- Salary costs
- Running costs, including vehicle fuel and maintenance
- Film, websites or promotional materials
- Repayment of loans
- Projects that have already been completed or will be by the time of award
Eligibility Criteria
The museum or gallery should meet all of the following criteria:
- be operated by a registered charity or a local authority
- be fully accredited under the Museums Accreditation Scheme
- hold a permanent collection of national significance
- This is generally defined as holding a Designated Outstanding Collection (Arts Council England) or a Recognised Collection (Museums Galleries Scotland). Where a collection is not recognised under one of these schemes, or a national designation scheme is not in place, a strong case must be made for the significance of the collection within a national context.
Where the museum or gallery does not hold a permanent collection a clear case must be made for the significance of the exhibition programme and the work of the organisation within the sector.
For more information, visit https://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/funding-for-places/funding-for-museums-galleries/