Digitisation Grants
Supports organisations digitising their own British art collections to make them freely accessible online and advance research in the field.
Funder: Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Due Dates: September 14, 2026 (Full application deadline) | September 23, 2026 (Reference submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £5,000 per project; typically for completion within five years of award.
Summary: Supports organisations digitising their own British art collections to enhance public online access and advance scholarship.
Key Information: Open to organisations worldwide; references are not required for this grant.
Description
This grant supports organisations, institutions, and nonprofits aiming to digitise materials from their own collections, with the objective of making these resources freely accessible online. The scheme focuses on assets relevant to British art—such as photographic and archival collections, bound volumes, objects, paintings, and publications. Projects must demonstrate academic rigour, originality, and a clear benefit to the field of British art, with digitised materials ideally made available under licenses that allow for reuse. The grant encourages consideration of environmental impact, inclusion, and accessibility throughout the project lifecycle.
