Henry Moore Foundation

Could Henry Moore Foundation fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.

Typical grants: £5,000 – £20,000
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Online form
Decisions: Quarterly

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Henry Moore Foundation

The Henry Moore Foundation, established in 1977 by sculptor Henry Moore and his family, promotes public appreciation of the visual arts, with a particular focus on sculpture. Rooted in Moore's belief in art's power, the Foundation supports accessibility, scholarship, curation, conservation, and education. It runs the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds, dedicated to contemporary, historical, and international sculpture, and Henry Moore Studios & Gardens in Hertfordshire, while positioning sculpture at the heart of contemporary art and public life. The Foundation's funding character is project-based, supporting non-profit initiatives worldwide that advance sculpture, with an emphasis on innovation, public engagement, and scholarly impact.

What Henry Moore Foundation funds

The Foundation funds non-profit projects worldwide that advance sculpture, including exhibitions, commissions, acquisitions, conservation, cataloguing, research, conferences, publications, and fellowships for academics and early-career researchers. Its geographic focus leans toward the UK, but international projects are considered. Specific themes include supporting public museums, galleries, universities, and specialist arts organisations, with examples such as exhibition projects, conservation of sculptural works, and programmes that engage diverse audiences. The work supported spans contemporary, historical, and international sculpture, reflecting the Foundation's commitment to sculpture in public life.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities or academic institutions with at least twelve months of operation. This includes registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, community interest companies, and social enterprises. Beneficiaries include public museums, galleries, universities, and specialist arts organisations demonstrating innovation, public engagement, and scholarly impact. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and does not restrict applicants by religious context. While the geographic focus is UK, international projects are considered, but applicants should be institutionally affiliated rather than individuals.

What Henry Moore Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation does not provide core or revenue funding, nor does it cover retrospective costs. It excludes individuals unaffiliated with institutions, non-visual arts activities, and projects lacking public benefit. These exclusions help focus support on projects that clearly advance sculpture and engage public audiences.

How they like to fund

The Foundation funds projects on a one-off basis, rather than providing ongoing core support. It welcomes unsolicited applications, and funding is typically directed to specific initiatives such as exhibitions, research, or conservation. The Foundation does not provide retrospective funding, and grants are made to support the direct costs of projects, not general organisational overheads.

How much does Henry Moore Foundation give?

£5,000 – £20,000

Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

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Focus areas

Arts & culture

How to apply to Henry Moore Foundation

Henry Moore Foundation takes applications via online form.

Decisions are typically quarterly.
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

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Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
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See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
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Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Henry Moore Foundation provide?

Henry Moore Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £20,000.

Where does Henry Moore Foundation fund charities?

Henry Moore Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Henry Moore Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Henry Moore Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Henry Moore Foundation?

Henry Moore Foundation takes applications via online form. Decisions are typically quarterly.