voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
The Elephant Trust
Created: 01/08/2024The fund is committed to helping artists and art institutions/galleries that depart from the routine and signal new, distinct and imaginative sets of possibilities.
Priority is given to artists in the fine arts and small organisations and galleries who should submit well argued, imaginative proposals for making or producing new work or exhibitions.
Fund award sizes
Annually awarded: £38,460
Notes on award amounts:
Grants have usually been limited to £2,000, but with the recent addition of the Shelagh Wakely Bequest some larger grants of up to £5,000 may be awarded.
Annual total and average to institutions from 2023 accounts. Most awards were between £2,000 - 3,000.
Who can apply
Priority is given to artists in the fine arts and small organisations and galleries. The Trust no longer awards grants to larger institutions and galleries.
Exclusions
How to apply
Apply online via the Trust website. E-mail applications are not accepted.
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 20 October 2024. If you have not heard by six weeks after the application deadline then your application has not been successful.