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The Idlewild Trust has opened applications for its Arts and Conservation Funds 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Idlewild Trust Arts and Conservation Fund (UK) is a grant program designed to support early-career professionals in the performing and visual arts, as well as the conservation of culturally significant heritage in the UK.
One-off Grants: Up to £7,000 for single-year projects supporting professional development.
Multi-Year Awards: Up to £21,000 over three years for ongoing arts programmes.
Conservation Funding: Prioritizes projects that combine conservation work with knowledge sharing and public engagement.
Eligible applicants must:
Be UK Registered Charities or UK Publicly Exempt Charities.
Have a proven track record of excellence in their field.
Undertake projects based in the UK.
Prepare Application: Include project objectives, timeline, detailed budget, and evidence of eligibility.
Submit Proposal: Apply online or via the Idlewild Trust submission process.
Provide Supporting Documentation: For conservation projects, attach completed Conservation Reports by accredited conservators.
Meet Deadlines: Applications for the 2025 round are due by Friday, 13 February 2026 at midday.
