Deadline: 1-Jul-23
The Wolfson Foundation is seeking applications to provide funding for Museums & Galleries to improve the display and interpretation of nationally significant collections for the public.
The Wolfson Foundation generally award grants towards refurbishing or creating new galleries and, occasionally to 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
Eligible Projects
- Your project should have at least one of the following aims:
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- Your museum or gallery should:
- be operated by a registered charity or a local authority
- be fully accredited under the Museum 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, you should make a strong case for the significance of the collection within a national context.
- If the museum or gallery does not hold a permanent collection, you should make a clear case for the significance of the exhibition programme and the work of the organisation within the sector.
What they don’t 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
For more information, visit Funding for Museums & Galleries.