Art Fund’s Conservation Grants are now open for applications. This programme aims to provide funding towards the conservation of objects in UK collections, to help museums share new stories about their objects and improve collections care and display. The Conservation Grants aim to support remedial conservation of objects in UK collections and public engagement activities associated with the object(s) conserved or the conservation process.
Applications are open to UK public museums, galleries, historic houses and properties, libraries and archives which are open for at least half the week for at least six months of the year, have a public display or exhibition space, and are accredited, provisionally accredited or ‘working towards’ accreditation under the Arts Council Accreditation Scheme or The National Archives Accreditation Scheme (if eligible). Funding ranges from £5,000-£50,000, divided into small grants (£15,000 or less) and main grants (above £15,000).
For small grants, applications are accepted at any time, for main grants, there are five application deadlines per year, contact Art Fund to learn when the next deadline is.
Click here to read the full guidance for applicants.