Conservation Grants
Supports original conservation research on British art in public or charitable collections to advance preservation and understanding through innovative, academically rigorous projects.
Funder: Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Due Dates: September 14, 2026: Full application deadline | September 23, 2026: Referee/reference submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to £25,000 per project; funding for up to five years from award date.
Summary: Supports organisations undertaking original conservation research on British art in public or charitable collections.
Key Information: Only one application per organisation per round; majority of funds must be for staff costs.
Description
This grant supports organisations, institutions, and nonprofits in carrying out essential conservation research on items from their own collections, with a focus on protecting and enhancing understanding of significant works of British art. The funding aims to enable original and necessary research or technical analysis that contributes to the broader field of British art, visual culture, or architecture. Projects must result in impactful research outcomes and prioritize works that are publicly or charitably owned and accessible. The scheme encourages academically rigorous, innovative, and inclusive projects, particularly those in underrepresented contexts or which would not proceed without this funding.
