Applications are currently accepting applications for The Wolfson Foundation Funding for Libraries and Archives 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The Wolfson Foundation Funding for Libraries and Archives
The Wolfson Funding Programme supports UK-based organisations in improving access to nationally significant heritage, humanities, and arts collections through capital projects such as new builds, refurbishment, and equipment upgrades. It aims to enhance public engagement, conservation, and long-term sustainability of libraries, archives, and cultural institutions.
Benefits of The Wolfson Foundation Funding for Libraries and Archives
Grant Amount
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Minimum grant: £15,000
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Maximum grant: £100,000
The Wolfson Foundation Funding for Libraries and Archives Requirements
They support libraries and archives caring for nationally significant collections and which have a clear emphasis on public access and engagement. They usually award grants to collection storage facilities and research, education or interpretation spaces.
Your library or archive should:
- be operated by a registered charity or a local authority
- be fully accredited under the Archive Service Accreditation Scheme
- be open and accessible to the public for most of the year, with a reasonable number of visitors.
- hold a permanent collection of national significance
For organisations based in England this is generally defined as holding a Designated Outstanding Collection (Arts Council England). Where a collection is not recognised under this scheme, or a national designation scheme is not in place, you should make a strong case for the significance of the collection within a national context.
Your project should have at least one of the following aims:
- Enhanced care of collections of national significance
- Better public engagement with and understanding of collections
- Increased numbers of visitors to libraries and archives
- Improved future sustainability of the organisation
- Conservation of architectural heritage.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 July, 2026
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