The Henry Moore Foundation’s winter grants round supports projects that develop and deepen public understanding of sculpture. The programme is open to eligible organisations in the UK and internationally.
Who can apply:
- Non-profit organisations that have operated on a non-profit basis for at least 12 months. Sculpture must be the main focus of the proposed work. Community project applications must come from a non-profit arts organisation.
- Individuals can apply only through the separate Research and Travel strand, open to sculpture historians, academics and conservators. Grants are up to £2,500.
What you can get:
- Up to £20,000 for exhibitions, exhibition catalogues, commissions, acquisitions and collections work such as conservation, or long-term research. Up to £5,000 for conferences, lectures and publications.
- Organisation grants can cover up to 50% of project costs, excluding in-kind contributions. The Foundation says typical awards are £5,000 to £7,500. Research and Travel awards can cover eligible costs in full up to their limit.
Key notes:
- Projects must start or open to the public on or after 1 April 2027. Central costs such as employed staff time and building maintenance are excluded. Traditional memorials and figurative statues are also excluded.
- Organisations must be registered on the grants portal. If yours is not listed, send your registration request at least one week before the deadline. Later requests are processed for the following round.
Deadline:
11pm GMT on Tuesday 1 December 2026. New organisation registration requests should reach the Foundation by Tuesday 24 November 2026.