Henry Moore Grants and Fellowships 2026: Funding Opportunities for Sculpture Research, Exhibitions, Conservation, and Publications Worldwide

The Henry Moore Foundation has officially opened applications for its prestigious Henry Moore Grants and Fellowships programme, offering funding support to non-profit organizations, sculpture researchers, academics, and conservators across the globe. The programme is designed to strengthen the growth, preservation, research, and public appreciation of sculpture in historical, modern, and contemporary contexts.

This internationally recognized funding initiative supports projects that expand conversations around sculpture while improving access to sculptural knowledge, collections, exhibitions, and conservation practices. Organizations and individuals working within sculpture-related disciplines now have the opportunity to secure financial support for impactful projects ranging from exhibitions and conferences to conservation work and long-term research initiatives.

The Henry Moore Foundation continues its longstanding commitment to advancing sculpture through grants that encourage innovation, scholarship, and public engagement. Whether applicants are developing exhibitions, publishing critical research, conserving sculptural collections, or organizing academic conferences, the foundation provides several categories of funding tailored to diverse project needs.

Applications are accepted four times each year, allowing institutions and researchers flexibility in planning their projects and timelines.

What the Henry Moore Grants Programme Supports

The Henry Moore Grants programme supports projects that contribute meaningfully to sculpture studies, public engagement, conservation, interpretation, and accessibility. Funding is available for both organizations and eligible individuals under specific categories.

The programme welcomes applications for:

Sculpture exhibitions

Exhibition catalogues

Sculpture commissions

Conferences and lectures

Research initiatives

Non-commercial publications

Collection acquisitions

Sculpture conservation projects

Cataloguing and display development

Travel and archival research

The foundation is particularly interested in projects that generate new perspectives on sculpture history or contribute to broader public understanding and appreciation of sculpture as an artistic and cultural practice.

Categories of Henry Moore Grants

New Projects and Commissions

This category supports exhibitions, exhibition catalogues, and sculpture commissions that encourage new thinking about sculpture or increase public engagement with sculpture history.

Projects may include museum exhibitions, contemporary sculpture installations, public commissions, or scholarly exhibition catalogues.

Maximum funding available:

£20,000

Organizations applying under this category should demonstrate how their projects contribute to sculpture discourse, public learning, or artistic innovation.

Acquisitions and Collections

Museums, galleries, and collecting institutions can apply for support to acquire sculptural works, conserve existing collections, or improve collection accessibility through cataloguing and display initiatives.

Funding may support:

Sculpture acquisitions

Conservation treatment

Documentation and cataloguing

Collection display improvements

Maximum funding available:

£20,000

This category helps institutions preserve important sculptural heritage while improving public access to collections.

Conferences, Lectures, and Publications

Organizations planning academic or public-facing events related to sculpture may apply under this category. Funding is also available for non-commercial books and journals focusing on sculpture studies.

Eligible projects include:

Academic conferences

Public lecture series

Research publications

Sculpture journals

Symposiums

Please note that exhibition catalogues must be submitted under the New Projects and Commissions category instead.

Maximum funding available:

£5,000

Long-Term Research Grants

The Henry Moore Foundation also supports extensive research projects that require funding across multiple years.

This category is ideal for major scholarly initiatives such as permanent collection catalogues or long-term archival research.

Maximum funding available:

£20,000

Applicants should provide detailed timelines, methodologies, and long-term impact plans for their research activities.

Research and Travel Grants for Individuals

Unlike other categories restricted to organizations, the Research and Travel Grants category is specifically designed for individual scholars and conservators.

Eligible applicants include:

Sculpture historians

Academics

Conservators

Funding supports:

Research costs

Travel expenses

Photography

Archival access

Sculpture conservation research

Historical and interpretive studies

Maximum funding available:

£2,500

The foundation clearly states that it does not support projects intended to develop or inform an artist’s own practice or creative work.

Projects That Are Not Eligible

The Henry Moore Foundation outlines several project types that do not qualify for funding. These include:

Residency programmes

Building or central operational costs

Traditional memorials and figurative statues

Commercial publishing projects

Community gardens

Wellbeing activities

Play equipment

Independent artistic practice development

Community project proposals are only considered when submitted by non-profit arts organizations.

Application Process

Applications for Henry Moore Grants are managed through the Flexi-Grant portal. Applicants must register for an account before submitting their proposals.

Organizations should ensure registration requests are completed at least one week before application deadlines. Late registration requests will automatically be moved to the next funding round.

Applicants can submit, manage, and review applications directly through the online grants portal.

Why You Should Apply

The Henry Moore Foundation remains one of the world’s leading supporters of sculpture research, preservation, and public engagement. Receiving funding from the foundation can significantly strengthen institutional projects, increase visibility, and enhance long-term impact within the arts and cultural sector.

For researchers and organizations dedicated to sculpture history, conservation, exhibitions, and public education, this opportunity offers not only financial support but also international recognition and credibility.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare strong proposals that clearly explain the significance, outcomes, and public value of their projects.

Deadline: 1 June, 23:00 GMT

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