The Wolfson Foundation Funding for Libraries and Archives 2026

Deadline: Jul 01, 2026

other

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Wolfson Foundation Funding Programme supports UK-based organisations in improving access to nationally significant heritage, humanities, and arts collections. This funding is aimed at capital projects such as new builds, refurbishment, and equipment upgrades to enhance public engagement, conservation, and the long-term sustainability of libraries, archives, and cultural institutions.

🏛️ About The Wolfson Foundation Funding for Libraries and Archives

The programme focuses on supporting libraries and archives that care for nationally significant collections and have a clear emphasis on public access and engagement. Grants are typically awarded for projects such as:

Collection storage facilities
Research, education, or interpretation spaces

💰 Benefits of The Wolfson Foundation Funding

The funding offers grants within the following range:

Minimum grant: £15,000
Maximum grant: £100,000

✅ Eligibility Criteria

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 in England, this is generally defined as holding a Designated Outstanding Collection (Arts Council England).
- If your collection is not recognised under this scheme, you must make a strong case for its national significance.

Your Project Should Aim to Achieve at Least One of the Following:

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

Application Deadline: 01 July, 2026
Visit the official Wolfson Foundation website to view details and start your application.

For more information and to apply, visit the Wolfson Foundation Funding for Libraries and Archives.

Benefits

Minimum grant: £15,000
Maximum grant: £100,000

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