Freelands Foundation: Learning Through Making Fund - Visual Arts Projects

Closing date

UK-based visual arts organisations whose work benefits the public or has a charitable purpose can apply for grants of up to £25,000. The funding is for hands-on visual arts education projects taking place in the UK between 1 January and 31 December 2027. 

Eligible applicants include:

  • charities, 
  • local authority galleries or museums, 
  • charitable organisations based within universities, 
  • CICs and Community Benefit Societies that meet the fund’s extra eligibility rules. 

Funding can support materials, transport, specialist expertise, access to facilities, research that tests new ideas through hands-on activity, workshops, events, learning activities, or new hands-on making activities added to existing programmes. Applications are submitted via a one-stage email form.