Henry Moore Foundation grants
Henry Moore Foundation makes grants to UK and international non-profit organisations for sculpture exhibitions, commissions, conferences, research and publications.
Guidance last checked 16 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
Sculpture is the whole point of the Henry Moore Foundation's grants: they support the growth and development of sculpture across historical, modern and contemporary registers, and fund research that expands the appreciation of sculpture. It welcomes applications from UK and international non-profit organisations for exhibitions, exhibition catalogues, commissions, conferences, research and non-commercial publications. It does not accept applications from individuals who are independently wishing to create, inform, develop or research their own practice. Grant ceilings differ by category, and the highest figure its guidance publishes for a single category is £20,000, so check which category covers your work. Applications are considered four times a year. Its autumn round opens on 1 August at 9:00 and closes on 1 September at 23:00 (times GMT); confirm the current round dates with the foundation before you rely on them.
What they fund
These are the charitable purposes recorded for Henry Moore Foundation on the Charity Commission register. Its grants programme is specifically about sculpture.
Who and where
The register records the foundation as operating throughout England and Wales, while its own guidance welcomes applications from UK and international non-profit organisations.
Who they help
Where they fund
What Henry Moore Foundation says in its own guidance
Quoted directly from the funder’s own website, with a link to the page each quote came from. Always the most current word is theirs — check the source before you apply.
What they say they're looking for
“Henry Moore Grants support the growth and development of sculpture across historical, modern and contemporary registers, and funds research that expands the appreciation of sculpture.”
Source: henry-moore.org — Henry Moore Grants →
Who they say they'll fund
“We welcome applications from UK and international non-profit organisations for exhibitions, exhibition catalogues, commissions, conferences, research, non-commercial publications”
Source: henry-moore.org — Henry Moore Grants →
What they say they won't fund
“we do not accept applications from individuals who are independently wishing to create, inform, develop or research their own practice”
Source: henry-moore.org — Henry Moore Grants →
Grant sizes they mention
“The maximum grant available in this category is £20,000”
Source: henry-moore.org — Henry Moore Grants →
Deadlines they mention
“Applications are considered four times per year, and may be submitted between the following dates (all times GMT): Autumn Applications open 1 August, 9:00 Submissions close 1 September, 23:00”
Source: henry-moore.org — Henry Moore Grants →
How they say to apply
“Applications are first assessed for eligibility, and any application not meeting our criteria will be rejected. All eligible applications are then assessed by our Grants Manager”
Source: henry-moore.org — Henry Moore Grants: further information | Henry Moore Foundation →
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
To advance the education of the public by the promotion of their appreciation of the fine arts and in particular the works of henry moore.
How to approach them
Start with the official sources — they’re always more current than any directory, including this one.
Common questions
How much does Henry Moore Foundation give?
Amounts differ by category, and its grants page states that the maximum grant available in one of its categories is £20,000. It does not publish a typical (median) award. In its most recent published accounts it made £569,000 of grants to organisations. Check the category that matches your project, as each has its own ceiling.
What does Henry Moore Foundation fund?
It says its grants support the growth and development of sculpture across historical, modern and contemporary registers, and fund research that expands the appreciation of sculpture. It welcomes applications for exhibitions, exhibition catalogues, commissions, conferences, research and non-commercial publications. Its registered objects are to advance the education of the public by the promotion of their appreciation of the fine arts and in particular the works of Henry Moore.
Who can apply?
It welcomes applications from UK and international non-profit organisations. It does not accept applications from individuals who are independently wishing to create, inform, develop or research their own practice, so this is a route for organisations rather than for artists applying on their own behalf.
When are the deadlines?
Applications are considered four times per year, and each round has a set window during which applications may be submitted. Its autumn round opens on 1 August and closes on 1 September. Confirm the current round dates with the foundation before you start, as timetables can change.
How do I apply to Henry Moore Foundation?
Applications are first assessed for eligibility, and any application not meeting its criteria will be rejected. All eligible applications are then assessed by its Grants Manager before going further. Check the funder's own website (www.henry-moore.org) and its Charity Commission entry (charity number 271370) for current round dates and guidance, as processes can change.
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Contains public sector information from the Charity Commission for England and Wales licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and grants data from 360Giving used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. Figures are derived (filtered and summarised by TrusteeMeetings), not republished unchanged. About the data · Terms of use. This page is a starting point for your own research, not a promise of funding, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with Henry Moore Foundation.