Current ArtsFunded catalogue
UK arts funding routes, in one clear directory.
See which questionnaires are ready in ArtsFunded, whether the fund is currently open, what is coming next and when the guidance was last checked.
Drafting availability is not the same as a fund being open. Always confirm current eligibility, deadlines and rules with the official funder.
Available to draft
ArtsFunded has a questionnaire ready. The fund itself may be open, closed between rounds or preparing for its next window.
Art Fund / Jerwood Foundation, Jerwood Art Fund Commissions
Open · Open now until 2 Oct 2026
Art Fund publishes 2 October 2026 as the deadline without a closing time or timezone. Submit the Word form and supporting documents early by email.
See Jerwood Art Fund Commission details · See application help · Official guidance
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Arts Council England Project Grants, £30,000–£100,000
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
Check the selected questionnaire for its applicant and programme requirements.
Arts Council England Project Grants, under £30,000
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
Check the selected questionnaire for its applicant and programme requirements.
Arts Council England, Museum Transformation Programme
Open · Open now until 30 Sept 2026
Current round runs 1 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2026. The one-off round closes at 12pm/noon on 30 September 2026. ACE does not publish the timezone, so submit early. Funded activity runs 1 January 2027-31 March 2030.
See Museum Transformation details · Official guidance
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Arts Council England, Music Growth Fund
Varies by strand · By strand: Open now until 15 Oct 2026
Current round runs 4 Sept 2026 to 15 Oct 2026. Small strand £1,000-£40,000; decisions due 8 Dec 2026.
See Music Growth Fund help · See human writing support · Official guidance
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Arts Council England, Supporting Grassroots Music
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
Remaining published 2026 deadlines are 30 Aug, 27 Sept and 1 Nov at midnight. ACE does not publish a timezone. After each deadline the rolling application moves to the next round. Applicants cannot apply simultaneously to Supporting Grassroots Music and the PRS Foundation Early Career Promoter Fund.
See Grassroots Music help · Official guidance
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Arts Council of Wales, Create & Engage
Varies by route · Opening and deadline depend on the selected route
Arts Council of Wales - Small Create & Engage (Individual): Open now on a rolling basis. Arts Council of Wales - Large Create & Engage (Individual): Next known deadline: 30 Sept 2026. Arts Council of Wales - Small Create & Engage (Organisation): Open now on a rolling basis. Arts Council of Wales - Large Create & Engage (Organisation): Next known deadline: 30 Sept 2026. Arts Council of Wales - Exceptional Create & Engage (Organisation): Next known deadline: 30 Sept 2026
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Beckenham Theatre Trust
Open · Open now until 30 Sept 2026
No published closing time. Decision guidance conflicts; form warns four/six months. Confirm timing and financial-year options before applying.
See Beckenham grant details · Official guidance
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British Film Institute, National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 9 Sept 2026. BFI confirmed applications are closed on 10 September 2026. The Round 2 deadline was midday on 9 September, timezone not published. Guidance remains available for reference; next application window not announced.
See BFI Creative Challenge Fund details · See application help · Official guidance
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Cockayne Grants for the Arts in London
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 17 Jul 2026. 2026 deadline was noon 17 July (timezone not explicitly stated). Closed; no next-round dates verified. Draft preparation only.
See Cockayne grant details · Official guidance
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Creative Scotland Open Fund
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
Check the selected questionnaire for its applicant and programme requirements.
D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
Open · Open now - deadline depends on charity income
Charities with annual income of £5m and under: 2 Oct 2026 at 17:00. Charities with annual income above £5m (first stage): 31 Jul 2026 at 17:00. The next grants are due to be decided on 20 Nov 2026.
Developing Your Creative Practice
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known round ran 4 Jun 2026 at 12:00 to 2 Jul 2026 at 12:00. Round 24 decisions are due by 8 Oct 2026.
Elephant Trust
Upcoming round · Next round opens 18 Sept 2026
Applications open 18 Sept 2026 to 18 Oct 2026. The Trust describes the deadline as midnight on 18 Oct without defining the exact timestamp or timezone.
Esmée Fairbairn, Community-led Art and Creativity
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
See programme details · Official guidance
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Fenton Arts Trust
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
2027–28 funding only; plan at least six months ahead. Exact trustee dates and cut-offs unpublished.
See Fenton Arts Trust details · Official guidance
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Fidelio Charitable Trust
Open · Open now until 25 Sept 2026 at 12:00
The autumn round is open by inference from Fidelio's active official instructions. Applications must be submitted by a qualifying UK institution; the official page does not state the deadline timezone.
Film Hub Midlands Pitch Pots
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
Until funds run out; allow eight weeks before starting and finish by early March 2027. Confirm boundary dates with the Hub.
See Midlands Pitch Pots details · Official guidance
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Film Hub North, Film Exhibition Fund Round 3 (single-year)
Upcoming round · Next round opens 21 Sept 2026
Applications open 21 Sept 2026 to 23 Oct 2026. Film Hub North publishes a noon deadline on 23 October 2026 without naming a timezone. Single-year Round 3 funded activity starts no earlier than 18 December 2026; activity and reporting finish by 31 March 2027. Multi-year requests need prior Hub contact and are outside this ArtsFunded route.
See North Exhibition Fund single-year details · See single-year application help · Official guidance
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Film Hub Wales — FEF Pitch Pots
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
Rolling proposals, subject to available funds. Aim to review within two weeks; all activity ends by 31 March 2027.
Film London / BFI FAN, Film Exhibition Fund
Open · Open now until 28 Sept 2026
Film London publishes a 5pm deadline on 28 September 2026 without naming a timezone. Submit the Word proposal and Excel budget early by email. Round 2 activity runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027.
See Film London Exhibition Fund details · See application help · Official guidance
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Freelands Foundation Learning Through Making
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 11 Sept 2026. Applications closed on 11 September 2026 at noon; timezone not stated. Official closure confirmed 12 September. Decisions 23 November; next window not announced. Existing preparation does not mean the fund is open.
See Learning Through Making details · Official guidance
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Garrick Charitable Trust
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
Quarterly consideration. Current page gives Friday 13 November for December; no deadline time published.
See Garrick Charitable Trust details · Official guidance
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Help Musicians, Electronic Music Award
Open · Open now until 25 Sept 2026 at 17:00
Current round runs 1 Sept 2026 at 09:00 to 25 Sept 2026 at 17:00. Decisions are due by mid-November. Help Musicians publishes the times but does not expressly state the timezone; Europe/London is used here.
See Electronic Music Award details · Official guidance
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Help Musicians, Next Level (historic preparation only)
Closed · Closed
Applications are closed. Help Musicians has not published a 2026 opening date, deadline or next window. ArtsFunded preparation uses historic 2025 guidance only.
Historic preparation only, based on 2025 guidance. Recheck the current form and criteria if a new round is announced.
See Next Level details · Official guidance
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Heritage Crafts, Endangered Crafts Fund
Open · Open now until 16 Oct 2026
Round 15 is published as closing at 5pm, but Heritage Crafts does not expressly publish a timezone. ArtsFunded therefore avoids an exact countdown; submit early and recheck the live Jotform.
See Endangered Crafts Fund details · See application help · Official guidance
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Hull & East Riding Charitable Trust
Open · Open now until 20 Oct 2026
Current deadline 20 October 2026; normally 20 April and 20 October for May/November consideration. No closing time published; check timing with the Trust.
See Hull & East Riding Charitable Trust details · Official guidance
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Idlewild Trust, Arts
Upcoming round · Next round opens 7 Dec 2026
Applications open 7 Dec 2026 to 12 Feb 2027. Official application page gives 7 December 2026 to 12 February 2027, closing at midday; opening time and timezone not stated. The guidance PDF misprints the closing year as 2026. Recheck updated guidance before applying. Decision in early June 2027.
See Idlewild Trust details · Official guidance
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John Ellerman Foundation, Main Grants
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
See foundation details · Official guidance
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Leche Trust, Performing Arts Grants
Upcoming round · Next round opens 7 Dec 2026
Applications open 7 Dec 2026 to 11 Jan 2027. Decision by 19 Mar 2027; activity must begin no earlier than 23 Apr 2027.
See Leche Trust details · Official guidance
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Merton Culture and Heritage Grants
Open · Open now until 9 Oct 2026
Final round closes 9 October 2026 at 5pm; timezone not published. Check the council page before submitting.
See Merton Culture and Heritage Grants details · Official guidance
Michael Tippett Musical Foundation, Musical Project Grants
Open · Open now until 30 Sept 2026
The Foundation describes the deadline as midnight on 30 September without publishing a timezone. Submit early and recheck the official page before emailing the application.
See Michael Tippett grant details · See application help · Official guidance
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National Lottery Awards for All, four UK nation routes
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
Check the selected questionnaire for its applicant and programme requirements.
National Lottery Community Fund, Small Eco Awards, three country routes
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
Check the selected questionnaire for its applicant and programme requirements.
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National Lottery Heritage Fund
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Postcode Lottery
Varies by area · By area: Next round opens 24 Sept 2026 at 09:00
Applications open 24 Sept 2026 at 09:00 to 1 Oct 2026 at 12:00. This window is for Postcode Neighbourhood Trust in north England, Postcode Places Trust in east England and People's Postcode Trust in Scotland. West and south England plus Wales use 25 Aug-1 Sep 2026; north and east England plus Scotland use 24 Sep-1 Oct 2026. Enter the main activity postcode to confirm the correct trust. The funder publishes local clock times but does not name a timezone; ArtsFunded uses Europe/London for the live countdown.
PPL Momentum Music Fund
Upcoming round · Next round opens 28 Sept 2026
Applications open 28 Sept 2026 to 26 Oct 2026 at 18:00. The official source publishes a 6pm deadline but does not expressly name the timezone; Europe/London is used here.
See PPL Momentum details · Official guidance
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PRS Foundation, Composers’ Fund
Open · Open now until 7 Oct 2026 at 18:00
Current round runs 14 Sept 2026 to 7 Oct 2026 at 18:00.
PRS Foundation, Early Career Promoter Fund
Open · Open now until 29 Oct 2026 at 18:00
Current round runs 3 Sept 2026 at 18:00 to 29 Oct 2026 at 18:00. Round 18 closes at 6pm. PRS Foundation does not expressly name the timezone; Europe/London is used here.
See promoter fund details · Official guidance
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PRS Foundation, Hitmaker Fund
Open · Open now until 28 Sept 2026 at 18:00
Current round runs 1 Sept 2026 to 28 Sept 2026 at 18:00. PRS Foundation publishes a 6pm deadline but does not expressly name the timezone; Europe/London is used here.
See Hitmaker Fund details · Official guidance
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PRS Foundation, International Showcase Fund
Check current guidance · Rolling, but tied to your showcase event
This fund is rolling. Apply preferably 10-12 weeks before the event and never less than eight weeks without accepted exceptional circumstances; some high-demand events have fixed deadlines.
See International Showcase details · Official guidance
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PRS Foundation, Open Fund for Music Creators
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known round ran 17 Aug 2026 to 7 Sept 2026 at 18:00.
See PRS Open Fund help · Official guidance
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Stroud Culture Grants — Round 3
Open · Open now until 5 Oct 2026
Round 3 closes 5 October 2026; no closing time published. Check the council page before submitting.
Theatres Trust / Wolfson Theatre Improvement Scheme
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 11 Sept 2026. The official programme confirms applications closed on 11 September 2026 and are being assessed. The published deadline was noon; timezone not stated. Decisions approximately ten weeks after the deadline. Next window not announced; preparation does not mean applications are open.
Drafting support is available. Before signing or submitting, check current AI/authorship requirements and clarify the official form's reference to Small Grants terms. ArtsFunded does not submit or sign on your behalf.
See Theatre Improvement Scheme details · Official guidance
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Theatres Trust Small Grants Programme
Upcoming round · Round 12 due later in 2026
The deadline will be in January 2027. Exact dates are not yet published, and Theatres Trust says updated guidance will be released for this round.
Wakefield Council, Culture Grants Small
Upcoming round · Next known deadline: 14 Sept 2026
Wakefield Council publishes dates but no closing times or timezone. Allow at least ten weeks between the chosen deadline and the project start. Later known deadlines: 9 Nov 2026.
See Wakefield Small Grant details · See application help · Official guidance
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Youth Music, NextGen Fund
Open · Open now until 25 Sept 2026 at 17:00
Current round runs 28 Aug 2026 at 00:00 to 25 Sept 2026 at 17:00. Round 14 decisions are due in January 2027. Youth Music publishes 5pm but does not expressly state the timezone; Europe/London is used here.
See NextGen Fund details · Official guidance
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Youth Music, Trailblazer Fund
Upcoming round · Next round opens 23 Oct 2026 at 00:00
Applications open 23 Oct 2026 at 00:00 to 20 Nov 2026 at 17:00. Round 14 notifies by 19 Mar 2027; funded projects start Apr-Jun 2027.
See Trailblazer Fund details · Official guidance
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Coming soon
Funds identified for the catalogue but not yet available as a complete ArtsFunded questionnaire.
Alan Surtees Trust
Closed · Closed
The Trust has announced 2026 recipients and says applications will return in 2027. Exact dates, next-round amount and current form are not published. Watchlist; no ArtsFunded drafting.
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Ampersand Foundation
Upcoming round · Next annual EOI in March 2027; exact dates unpublished
Not accepting annual grant applications now. 2027 grants support UK visual arts projects between 1 October 2027 and 30 June 2029. No current award range or application questions published. Registered or exempt charities and CIOs only; no individuals. Separate multi-year grants are contact-first.
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Architectural Heritage Fund, Heritage Revival Fund - Capital Grants
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Architectural Heritage Fund, Heritage Revival Fund - Project Development Grants
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Architectural Heritage Fund, Heritage Revival Fund - Project Viability Grants
Check current guidance · Expression of Interest accepted at any time
Art Fund, Acquisition Grants - Auctions
Check current guidance · Open for time-critical enquiries; contact Art Fund as early as possible
Art Fund, Acquisition Grants - Main Grants
Check current guidance · Five trustee rounds each year; contact Art Fund for the next precise deadline
Art Fund, Acquisition Grants - Small Grants
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Arts Council England, Creative Foundations Fund - Round 2, Strand 1
Closed · EOI closed to new applicants
Invited full applications close 23 Oct 2026.
Arts Council England, Music Creators Growth Fund
Upcoming round · Next round opens 1 Oct 2026
Applications open 1 Oct 2026 to 29 Oct 2026. Round 1: 1–29 October 2026; decision 22 December 2026. Opening and closing times and timezone are not published.
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Arts Council England, Music Growth Package - Sector Bodies Programme
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 20 Aug 2026.
Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Creative Progression Scheme
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 20 Aug 2026.
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Arts Council of Northern Ireland, National Lottery Arts and Older People Programme
Open · Open now until 22 Oct 2026
Deadline 22 October 2026 at noon; timezone not stated. Use the new ACNI portal. At least 10% partnership funding from non-Lottery/non-Arts Council sources, at least half in cash. Activity in 2027. Current form awaiting verification; no ArtsFunded drafting.
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Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Rural Engagement Arts Programme
Open · Open now until 24 Sept 2026
Deadline 24 September 2026 at exactly noon; timezone not stated. Use the new ACNI portal and verify availability on deadline day. Decisions in November; activity 1 December 2026-30 November 2027, after a commencement letter.
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Arts Council of Northern Ireland, SIAP Travel Awards
Open · Open now until 31 Mar 2027 (rolling, subject to remaining funds)
ACNI announced a 31 March 2027 noon close; timezone not stated, and funds may run out earlier. Apply at least four weeks before departure, depart within six months and return within twelve months of application.
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Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Vedaaranya Artists' Learning & Development Opportunity 2027
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 28 Aug 2026.
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Arts Council of Northern Ireland, WOMEX 2026 Bursaries
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 27 Aug 2026.
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Arts Council of Wales, Arts, Health and Wellbeing Lottery Funding
Open · Open now until 23 Sept 2026 at 13:00
Next known round runs 16 Nov 2026 to 20 Jan 2027.
Association of Independent Museums, Museum Fundamentals
Closed · EOI closed to new applicants
Invited full applications close 25 Sept 2026.
Backstage Trust
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Bagri Foundation, Arts and Culture Grants - Autumn 2026
Open · Open now until 5 Oct 2026 at 23:59
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BFI Doc Society Fund
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
BFI NETWORK - England Short Film Funding
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known round ran 10 Feb 2026 to 18 Mar 2026.
Bristol City Council, Culture Fund
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 6 Aug 2026 at 11:00.
British Council Film, Travel Grant Fund for Film and XR
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
British Council, Connections Through Culture 2026
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 12 Aug 2026.
British Film Institute, Filmmaking Fund - Discovery and Impact
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK - Arts Grants (General Programme)
Check current guidance · annual / open-call based
Continuo Foundation, Grant Round 12
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 5 Aug 2026.
Creative Scotland / Crowdfunder, Creative Scotland Crowdmatch
Check current guidance · Open while programme funds remain; campaigns run for up to 8 weeks
Creative Scotland, Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship 2027 - Host Organisation
Check current guidance · Open now; applications close 5 Oct 2026 at 2pm. The official programme page does not expressly name a timezone
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Creative Scotland, Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance
Open · Open now until 30 Sept 2026 at 14:00
Culture & Business Scotland, Culture & Business Scotland Fund 2026-27
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Derbyshire Makes, Creative and Community Grants
Upcoming round · Next known deadline: 1 Nov 2026
This fund uses fixed deadlines.
Dorset Council, Community and Culture Project Fund - Round 11
Check current guidance · Open until midnight on 30 Sep 2026; timezone not published
Esmée Fairbairn / Museums Association - Communities and Collections Fund
Check current guidance · 2 EOI deadlines per year
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, Youth-Led Creativity Fund
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Featured Artists Coalition, UK Artist Touring Fund - Phase Two
Check current guidance · Applications extended beyond the original 11 September deadline. FAC confirms an extension, but the replacement exact date, time and timezone require verification from current official guidance. Check the live application portal now; no ArtsFunded drafting.
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Film Hub North, Pitch Pot Fund
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Freelands Foundation - Freelands Awards
Check current guidance · annual EOI-led cycle
Garfield Weston Foundation
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
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Groundwork, Grassroots Grants
Check current guidance · Open through Sep 2026; exact closing date and time not published
Gulbenkian Exhibitions Fund (UK Branch)
Check current guidance · annual (2026 deadline 27 April, 12pm BST)
Henry Moore Foundation - Grants Programme
Upcoming round · Next round opens 1 Nov 2026 at 09:00
Applications open 1 Nov 2026 at 09:00 to 1 Dec 2026 at 23:00.
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Hinrichsen Foundation, Project Grants
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 1 Sept 2026 at 10:00.
Historic England, Heritage at Risk Capital Fund - Round 2
Upcoming round · Next known deadline: 18 Sept 2026
This fund uses fixed deadlines.
Hugo Burge Foundation - Creative Communities Fund
Closed · Closed
2026 grants closed. Next window summer 2027; exact dates, times, timezone, award range and current forms unpublished. Watchlist; no drafting.
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Hugo Burge Foundation - Creative Education Fund
Closed · Closed
2026 grants closed. Next window summer 2027; exact dates, times, timezone, award range and current forms unpublished. Watchlist; no drafting.
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Hugo Burge Foundation - Creative Individuals Fund
Closed · Closed
2026 grants closed. Next window summer 2027; exact dates, times, timezone, award range and current forms unpublished. Watchlist; no drafting.
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Hull City Council, Grants to Arts Project Fund - Round 2
Open · Open now until 30 Nov 2026
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Jerwood Arts - Jerwood Bursaries
Check current guidance · annual (typically autumn)
Jerwood Arts / Photoworks Awards
Check current guidance · windowed award cycles
Jerwood Foundation - Open Grants
Upcoming round · Runs in Jan, May, Sep each year
Next known round month: Jan 2027.
Julia Rausing Sky Arts Bursaries, 2027 Year of Dance
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 9 Sept 2026. The funder confirmed applications are closed on 10 September 2026. The published deadline was 9am on 9 September; timezone not stated. Winners will be announced in January 2027. Next application window not announced.
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King Charles III Charitable Fund, Small Grants - Education
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 19 Aug 2026.
King Charles III Charitable Fund, Small Grants - Heritage & Conservation
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 19 Aug 2026.
Leche Trust, Heritage Conservation Grants
Upcoming round · Next round opens 7 Dec 2026
Applications open 7 Dec 2026 to 11 Jan 2027.
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Challenge and Innovation Fund
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 6 Sept 2026 at 23:59.
Metal For Good, Autumn 2026 Grants
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 7 Sept 2026.
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Museum Development South West, Capacity Builder Round 2
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 9 Sept 2026. Round 2 closes at noon on 9 September 2026; timezone not stated. Check the official form on deadline day. Applicants are eligible museums, not individuals receiving direct payments.
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Museums Galleries Scotland, Creative Minds Fund
Upcoming round · Forms available early November 2026
Third and final round: EOI period 12 October 2026-8 January 2027. Full deadline 20 January 2027; time and timezone not stated. Decisions 4 March 2027. Current round application questions awaiting publication.
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Museums Galleries Scotland, Innovation Fund
Open · Open now until 20 Jan 2027 (or earlier if funds are exhausted)
Rolling assessment; final deadline 20 January 2027 at 5pm, timezone not stated. EOI, Organisational Health Checker and Fair Work First declaration required. Decisions normally within eight weeks.
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Museums Galleries Scotland, Repair and Adaptation Fund
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 9 Sept 2026. Full application deadline: 9 September 2026 at 5pm; timezone not stated. EOI period was 29 July-26 August. Verify portal availability on deadline day; decisions 23 October 2026. Next window not announced.
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Museums Galleries Scotland, Skills Development Bursary
Check current guidance · Open with no fixed closing date currently published
Museums Galleries Scotland, Small Grants Fund
Upcoming round · Next known deadline: 21 Oct 2026
Full applications close 21 October 2026 at 5pm; timezone not stated. The 9 September-7 October period is advisory EOI contact, not the full application window. The programme index still says closed: check MGS Online for availability.
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Museums Galleries Scotland, Unlocking Potential Fund
Open · Open now until 20 Jan 2027 (or earlier if funds are exhausted)
Rolling assessment; final deadline 20 January 2027 at 5pm, timezone not stated. EOI, Organisational Health Checker and Fair Work First declaration required. Decisions normally within eight weeks.
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National Lottery Community Fund - Reaching Communities England
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Nordic Culture Fund, NEMO - Northern European Mobility Opportunity
Open · Open now until 18 Sept 2026 at 23:59
Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust
Open · Open now until 2 Oct 2026
Current round runs 1 Jun 2026 to 2 Oct 2026.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Arts-based Learning Fund
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Teacher Development Fund
Upcoming round · Next known deadline: 11 Nov 2026
This fund uses fixed deadlines. Later known deadlines: 20 Jan 2027.
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Paul Mellon Centre, Author Grants
Open · Open now until 14 Sept 2026 at 23:59
Next known round runs 30 Nov 2026 to 18 Jan 2027.
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Paul Mellon Centre, Conservation Grants
Open · Open now until 14 Sept 2026 at 23:59
Next known round runs 30 Nov 2026 to 18 Jan 2027.
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Paul Mellon Centre, Digitisation Grants
Open · Open now until 14 Sept 2026 at 23:59
Next known round runs 30 Nov 2026 to 18 Jan 2027.
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Paul Mellon Centre, Event Support Grants
Open · Open now until 14 Sept 2026 at 23:59
Next known round runs 30 Nov 2026 to 18 Jan 2027.
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Paul Mellon Centre, Exhibition Publication Grants
Open · Open now until 14 Sept 2026 at 23:59
Next known round runs 30 Nov 2026 to 18 Jan 2027.
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Paul Mellon Centre, Research Project Grants
Open · Open now until 14 Sept 2026 at 23:59
Next known round runs 30 Nov 2026 to 18 Jan 2027.
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Pilgrim Trust, Preservation and Conservation Grants
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
PRS Foundation - POWER UP
Check current guidance · annual
PRS Foundation, PPL Momentum Accelerator Liverpool City Region
Upcoming round · Next round opens 28 Sept 2026
Applications open 28 Sept 2026 to 26 Oct 2026 at 18:00.
PRS Foundation, PPL Momentum Accelerator Tees Valley
Upcoming round · Next round opens 28 Sept 2026
Applications open 28 Sept 2026 to 26 Oct 2026 at 18:00.
PRS Foundation, PPL Momentum Accelerator Wales / Sbardun
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 10 Aug 2026.
Radcliffe Trust, Heritage and Crafts Scheme
Upcoming round · Next round opens 1 Nov 2026
Applications open 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027.
Radcliffe Trust, Music Scheme
Upcoming round · Next round opens 1 Nov 2026
Applications open 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027.
Royal Philharmonic Society, Instrumental Prizes
Open · Open now until 6 Oct 2026 at 11:00
Royal Society of Literature, Hawthornden Literature Matters Grants 2027
Check current guidance · 2026 round closed; reopens in spring 2027, exact dates TBC
Royal Victoria Hall Foundation, Professional Theatre Grants
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 28 Aug 2026.
Scops Arts Trust
Open · Open now until 15 Sept 2026
Current round runs 1 Sept 2026 to 15 Sept 2026.
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Screen Scotland, National Lottery Film Festival and Screening Programme Fund
Upcoming round · Next known deadline: 12 Nov 2026
This fund uses fixed deadlines.
Screen Scotland, Professional Development Fund
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Society of Authors, Authors' Foundation
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
South Oxfordshire District Council, Performing Arts Grant Fund
Open · Open now until 30 Sept 2026
Stage One - Commercial Theatre Bursary
Check current guidance · annual (autumn)
Swiss Cultural Fund UK, Standard Grant
Upcoming round · Next known deadline: 11 Oct 2026
This fund uses fixed deadlines.
The Fore, Spring 2027 Funding Round
Upcoming round · Next round opens 25 Nov 2026
Applications open 25 Nov 2026 to 2 Dec 2026.
The National Archives / Archives Revealed, Scoping Grants - Round 7
Upcoming round · Next round opens 18 Jan 2027
Applications open 18 Jan 2027 to 18 Feb 2027.
The National Archives, Community Hub Project Grants - Round 2
Open · Open now until 16 Nov 2026
Current round runs 1 Sept 2026 to 16 Nov 2026.
The National Archives, Community Hub Skills Bursaries - Round 5
Open · Open now until 2 Nov 2026
The National Archives, Records at Risk Grants
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
The National Archives, Research and Innovation Grants 2026
Open · Open now until 17 Oct 2026 at 17:00
TRACS, Traditional Arts and Culture Fund - Round 3
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 1 Sept 2026.
Unity Theatre Trust, Theatre Grants
Paused · Applications suspended during restructuring
The Trust is not considering grant applications or funding requests during its reorganisation. Next opening date not announced; existing grant reports can still be submitted.
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Vaughan Williams Foundation, General Funding
Upcoming round · Next known deadline: 4 May 2027
This fund uses fixed deadlines.
Wingate Foundation, Personal Awards
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 21 Aug 2026.
Without Walls - Blueprint R&D Fund
Check current guidance · annual open call
Wolfson Foundation - Performing Arts Organisations (Capital)
Upcoming round · Next round opens 20 Nov 2026
Applications open 20 Nov 2026 to 5 Jan 2027.
Wolfson Foundation, Libraries and Archives (Capital)
Upcoming round · Next round opens 20 Nov 2026
Applications open 20 Nov 2026 to 5 Jan 2027.
Wolfson Foundation, Museums and Galleries (Capital)
Upcoming round · Next round opens 20 Nov 2026
Applications open 20 Nov 2026 to 5 Jan 2027.
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, Cultural Passport for Young People
Closed · Next round not yet confirmed
Last known deadline was 24 Aug 2026 at 14:00.
Youth Music - Catalyser Fund
Check current guidance · annual round cycle
Guidance only
Useful for matching or official guidance, but ArtsFunded does not provide drafting for these routes.
Arnold Clark Community Fund, Community Support: Arts and Culture
Check current guidance · Accepting Arts and Culture applications in August; exact closing date and time unpublished and the fund may close early
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting. Verify current availability and eligibility with the funder.
Art Fund, Empowering Curators — Cohort 2
Check current guidance · Application availability unverified
Unverified: programme and host pack say 12 October 2026 (pack: 5pm); linked Cohort 2 form says midday 5 October 2026. Timezones not stated. Next window not announced
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting. Watchlist. Mandatory conversation with Art Fund before applying; confirm the conflicting deadlines directly. Host contributes £10,000 cash and half of new-post/backfill salary in year three. Not a direct individual grant.
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Art Fund, Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grants
Varies by route · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting. Discuss with Art Fund before applying. Small grants £200–£2,000 are rolling; large grants above £2,000 have a published 25 September 2026 deadline, with time and timezone unstated. Grants are paid to the supporting institution, not the individual. AI budget calculations strongly discouraged.
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Arts Award, Access Fund 2026
Open · Open now until 9 Oct 2026
Current official application instructions and the 2026-27 SmartSurvey form confirm applications are open. Deadline 9 October 2026; exact time and timezone not published. A trained Arts Award adviser must write, review and submit the application.
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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Arts Council of Wales, Major Productions - 2026 round
Open · Open now until 18 Nov 2026
Current round runs 9 Sept 2026 to 18 Nov 2026. Deadline 18 November 2026 at 1pm; timezone not stated. Mandatory funder contact and eligibility clearance before a form is released, no later than ten days before the deadline. Allow twelve working weeks before funded activity. Match only; no ArtsFunded drafting.
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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Dorset Council, Organisation Support Revenue Fund - Culture, Round 6
Check current guidance · Open until midday on 5 Oct 2026; the official page does not expressly name a timezone
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
Glasgow Life / Glasgow City Council, Culture and Creative Industry Property Support Fund
Check current guidance · Opened 8 Jul 2026; first assessment cut-off 30 Aug 2026; remains open until the £200,000 fund is fully allocated. No exact time or timezone is published
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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Glasgow Life, Community Heritage Grants 2026/27 - Uncovering Sauchiehall Street
Check current guidance · Open now; applications close 23 Sep 2026 at 5pm. Timezone not published
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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Haringey Culture Collective, Haringey Unearthed - Community Grants
Upcoming round · Next round opens 16 Nov 2026
Applications open 16 Nov 2026 to 15 Dec 2026. Next Community Grant round; closing time and timezone not published. Match only, no ArtsFunded drafting.
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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Help Musicians, Fast Track
Open · Open now until 9 Oct 2026
Current round runs 7 Sept 2026 to 9 Oct 2026. Deadline 9 October 2026 at 5pm; timezone not stated. Next round 19 October–20 November; closing time unpublished. Apply at least eight weeks before activity; confirm conflicting six-month delivery reference dates with Help Musicians. Match-only listing.
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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Help Musicians, Fast Track Live
Open · Open now until 9 Oct 2026
Current round runs 7 Sept 2026 to 9 Oct 2026. Deadline 9 October 2026 at 5pm; timezone not stated. Next round 19 October–20 November; closing time unpublished. Apply at least eight weeks before activity; confirm the conflicting six-month delivery reference dates with Help Musicians. Match-only listing.
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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Knowsley Council, Fringe Music Festival 2026
Open · Open now until 30 Sept 2026
Email proposals by 30 September 2026 at 11:59pm; timezone not stated. Funded gigs must take place in Knowsley on 14-27 November 2026. See the official call for submission details; ArtsFunded matching only.
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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London Gallery Weekend / Henry Moore Foundation / Tia Collection, Exhibition Grant 2026
Open · Open now until 2 Oct 2026
Current round runs 7 Sept 2026 to 2 Oct 2026.
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting. Contact-first listing only. Request the official form from info@londongalleryweekend.art; register lead applicant and organisation in the Henry Moore Grants portal. AI/application-writing policy unknown; no ArtsFunded drafting.
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London Writers Centre, Disabled Writers Commissions 2027
Check current guidance · Deadline today — check the official page
Closes 14 September 2026 at 10am; timezone not stated. Three £1,000 commissions for London-based D/deaf and/or disabled writers aged18+. Generative AI prohibited in any part of the submission. Matching only; no ArtsFunded writing or editing. Next round not announced.
AI drafting prohibited by this funder. Listed for guidance only. ArtsFunded must not draft, condense or rewrite the application.
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Museum Development North, Continuing Professional Development Bursaries 2026
Open · Open now on a rolling basis
There is no fixed application round in ArtsFunded for this funder.
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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Museum Development North, Museum Learning and Engagement Grant 2026/27
Check current guidance · Open now; mandatory conversations must be scheduled by 22 Sep and completed by 25 Sep 2026. Applications close 29 Sep 2026 at 12 noon; timezone not published
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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Orkney Islands Council / Creative Scotland, Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards 2026/27
Upcoming round · Next known deadline: 20 Oct 2026
This fund uses fixed deadlines. Later known deadlines: 2 Feb 2027.
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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Orkney Islands Council, Culture Fund 2027/28
Open · Open now until 30 Oct 2026 at 17:00
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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Oxford City Council, Grassroots Music Fund 2026/27
Check current guidance · Open now; applications close 12 Oct 2026 at 9am. The official page does not expressly name a timezone
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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Richard and Siobhán Coward Foundation, Community Photography Grants
Open · Open now until 30 Sept 2026
AI drafting prohibited by this funder. Listed for guidance only. ArtsFunded must not draft, condense or rewrite the application.
The Arts Society, External Charity Grants - Community Engagement 2026
Upcoming round · Next known deadline: 30 Sept 2026
This fund uses fixed deadlines.
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting.
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Women in Film and Television UK, WFTV Short Film Fund 2026
Open · Open now until 5 Oct 2026 at 17:00
Match only. No ArtsFunded drafting. AI proofreading/editing allowed; AI creative ideas and substantive film proposals prohibited. Disclose tools and purpose. Producer must submit through their limited production company.
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