Curatorial Grants

Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grants – Art Fund, UK

Funding Amounts: Up to £2,000 (small grants); Over £2,000 (large grants)
Next Deadline for Large Grants: March 31, 2025
Eligibility: UK curators, museum professionals, and researchers connected with a not-for-profit museum, gallery, archive, or arts organization with public exhibitions.

Grant Overview
The Jonathan Ruffer curatorial grants support UK-based curators, museum professionals, and researchers undertaking research projects focused on collections and exhibitions. These grants help cover travel, accommodation, and practical costs, allowing grantees to deepen their curatorial expertise, art historical knowledge, and research capabilities. Grants can be used for:

• UK and international travel and accommodation for research or conferences
• Enrollment in training courses and study programs (including online)
• Subscriptions, such as those for archives
• Other activities that significantly develop curatorial skills and enhance collection-based research

Funding Categories

1. Small Grants (Up to £2,000): Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with decisions typically within eight weeks.
2. Large Grants (Over £2,000): Applications are reviewed twice a year. The next deadline is March 31, 2025.

For further details, visit Art Fund’s website.