Applications for Funding
Our funding ranges from a few hundred pounds to hundreds of thousands of pounds. We usually fund part of the cost of an acquisition, and expect applicants to make a contribution from their own resources and other resources.
Receiving an Art Fund grant often helps unlock other sources of funding, and so we also expect all applicants to explore the possibility of applying to all appropriate sources of public funding available. However, in certain cases we may be willing to meet the total cost of the acquisition.
The Art Fund offers different funding schemes depending on the details of the acquisition and the level of grant required. Please note that applications are considered on a case by case basis and there is no limit to the number of applications a single collection or institution can make.
We also run strategic funding initiatives, such as Art Fund International and Art Fund Collect, which are created with an aim to address specific collecting needs within the museum sector.
The Art Fund expects all potential applicants to call the Grants office to discuss potential acquisitions before beginning the application process.
For all applications you will be required to complete an application form, asking that you provide:
- A description of the object
- Information regarding condition and provenance
- A digital image of the work (maximum 2MB file size)
- An independent valuation
- An explanation of the work's significance to your collection
- A description of other funding you are seeking, and the amount you would like from The Art Fund
If you are a new applicant, we also recommend that you read The Art Fund's Grant Conditions, with which you will have to comply should you receive a grant. (LINK)
All grant decisions are made by the Trustees of The Art Fund, and all works subject to a grant application will be viewed by Trustees or on their behalf by an appointed representative prior to a grant decision being made.
Please note that competition for our funds is fierce, and unfortunately we are not able to support all the applications we receive.
