Aims/Priorities: The funding is for projects that improve the physical infrastructure of the institution concerned to enhance the display, care and accessibility of significant collections
Who can apply? The Fund is open to bids from accredited museums, museum services and galleries in England falling into one of the following categories:
- Museums/museums services and universities with at least one Designated collection
- Current Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs).
Only one capital project bid per museum, gallery, museums service or university will be considered.
Grant Amount: A total of £4 million is being made available over a two-year period (2025-27).
Grants of between £20,000 and £400,000 are available.
Funding sought must not exceed 85% of total eligible costs.
Funds must be spent by March 2027.
Application Process: The online guidance notes and application form can be found on the GOV.UK website.
All applications must be submitted to dcmswolfsonfund@dcms.gov.uk
Communication of funding decisions is expected in March 2026.
Any funding awarded will only be made available to claim from April 2026 to March 2027.
Contact the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for further information.
Deadline: Friday 14 November 2025 (17:00)
Contact Information: dcmswolfsonfund@dcms.gov.uk
Website: DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund 2025-27 - GOV.UK