Deadline: 01-Sep-2025
The Henry Moore Foundation is inviting applications for its grant programme, which aims to support the growth and development of sculpture across historical, modern, and contemporary contexts. The programme also funds research that enhances public understanding and appreciation of sculpture.
Non-profit organisations can apply for grants in several categories. For new projects and commissions, funding is available for exhibitions, exhibition catalogues, and sculpture commissions that promote fresh perspectives on sculpture or contribute to public engagement. Grants of up to £20,000 are available in this category.
Funding is also offered for acquisitions and collections, which may include acquiring new sculptural works, conserving existing pieces, and covering costs related to cataloguing and display. This category also provides a maximum grant of £20,000.
Conferences, lectures, and publications related to sculpture are eligible for support under a separate category, with grants of up to £5,000. However, exhibition catalogues fall under the new projects and commissions category.
Long-term research grants are available for extended projects that need multi-year support, such as catalogues for permanent collections. These grants also have a maximum limit of £20,000.
Individuals such as sculpture historians, academics, and conservators may apply under the research and travel category. This supports activities like travel, research costs, photography, and access to archives, provided the focus is on sculpture conservation, history, production, or interpretation. Grants in this category are limited to £2,500, and applications related to developing an artist’s own practice are not accepted.
To be eligible, organisations must operate on a non-profit basis and have been established for at least 12 months. Both UK and international non-profit organisations may apply for grants covering exhibitions, research, publications, and collection development. Individuals can only apply under the research and travel category and must not be seeking support for their own artistic practice.
For more information, visit Henry Moore Foundation.
