Arts & Culture Grants

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Arts & Culture Grants – Bagri Foundation

Institution: Bagri Foundation
Deadline: Stage 1 – March 11, 2026 (11:59pm GMT)
Location: UK & Europe

The Bagri Foundation offers grants to non-profit arts organisations actively engaged in the cultural sector, supporting artistic projects that promote the sharing of traditional or contemporary Asian culture.

Grants range from £5,000 to £100,000 and are awarded twice a year. The Foundation supports initiatives across the UK and Europe, while international projects are considered by invitation only. Projects must lead to a tangible public outcome and align with the Foundation’s mission.

Grant Details

Funding range: £5,000 – £100,000
Open to non-profit arts organisations only
Projects must have public outcomes no earlier than 1 September 2026
Research and development-only projects are not eligible
Applications from individuals are not accepted
Education, relief work, development and healthcare donations are handled separately at trustees’ discretion

Supported formats include:

Artisan crafts
Exhibitions and Biennials
Music
New public commissions
Performing arts
Literature public events
Prizes and awards

Eligibility Criteria

Projects must:

Be hosted by established organisations with a track record of delivering artistic projects
Promote the sharing of traditional or contemporary Asian culture
Include established or mid-career artists from Asia or the diasporas
Result in a tangible public outcome
Align with the Foundation’s mission

Application Process

The Arts & Culture Grant follows a two-stage process:

Stage 1 – Expression of Interest
February 9 – March 11, 2026 (11:59pm GMT)

Stage 2 – Full Application (by invitation only)
Deadline: April 17, 2026 (11:59pm BST)

Outcome: Early July 2026