Institution: The Ampersand Foundation
Deadline: Phase 1 – 4 July 2025 (6pm BST)
Location: United Kingdom
Funding Period: Projects must take place between 1 January 2026 and 30 June 2027
Eligibility: UK registered charities, CIOs, CICs, or exempt charities
The Ampersand Foundation’s Annual Grants programme supports a wide range of visual arts projects in the UK, including exhibitions, artist commissions, residencies, public collection enhancement, collection care and educational initiatives. Projects must be free to the public at least one day per week. Capital projects and core costs are not eligible.
Funding Format
- One funding cycle per year
- Expression of Interest required (Phase 1)
- Selected applicants invited to submit full proposal (Phase 2)
- Funds awarded in November 2025
Eligibility Criteria
- Only UK-registered charities, CIOs, CICs or exempt charities
- Projects must be delivered in the UK
- Applicant organisations must have a safeguarding policy
- Individuals are not eligible
Application Timeline
- 9 June 2025: Phase 1 opens (Expression of Interest)
- 4 July 2025 (6pm BST): Phase 1 deadline
- 15 August 2025: Notification of outcome (Phase 1)
- 18 August – 26 September 2025 (6pm BST): Phase 2 open for full applications
- Mid-November 2025: Final funding decisions
