Henry Moore Foundation

Aims/priorities: The objective of the Foundation is to support sculpture across historical, modern and contemporary registers, seeking to fund research that expands the appreciation of sculpture.

Who can apply? Not-for-profit art galleries, museums and institutions concerned with art and art history, including UK universities, can apply.

Grant amount: The Foundation offers funding in the following categories:

  • New Projects and Commissions - the maximum grant is £20,000 but most grants are for less.
  • Acquisitions and Collections - the maximum grant is £20,000 but most grants are for less.
  • Research and Development:
    • Long-term Research - (organisations only) the maximum grant is £20,000 but most grants are for less.
    • Research and Travel Grants - (individual academics, curators and scholars) the maximum grant is £2,500.
  • Conferences, Lectures and Publications - the maximum grant is £5,000.

Application process: Application forms and guidelines are available online at the Foundation's website.

Deadline: There are typically four deadlines per year:

  • 1 February to 1 March (23:00).
  • 1 May to 1 June (23:00).
  • 1 August to 1 September (23:00).
  • 1 November to 1 December (23:00).

Contact information: Email: grants@henry-moore.org

Website: https://henry-moore.org/what-we-do/grants-fellowships/