One-off funding for museums and galleries in the UK to explore different ways of engaging with collections while physical access is not available or is severely limited due to the current coronavirus/COVID-19 situation.
In response to the current difficulties facing museums, the Foundation has diverted £350,000 to a new type of small grant, Sustaining Engagement with Collections, which will offer one-off grants of up to £30,000 for projects of up to a year.
It is expected that 12 to 15 organisations will receive funding to explore different ways of engaging with collections while physical access is not available or is severely limited due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 lock down.
Museums and galleries in the UK can apply.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund funding may form part or all the funding for a single project.
The deadline for applications is 26 May 2020 (17:00).