funding for projects

awards

Each year the trust selects specific subject areas for project funding which we refer to as 'categories'. We do this keep application numbers low, this means that every application is given due consideration and that a relitively high proportion of applicants go on to receive funding.

Awards have been given towards:

travel and research, materials, equipment, fabrication, studio hire, exhibition expenses, academic consultations, documentation, commissioning musical accompaniment, child minding, daily wages etc.

Every year, a single outstanding project is awarded a ‘jack-pot’ prize of one thousand (or more) pounds. This is given to the best application regardless of the amount applied for. Most project awards are between £500 and £750. Occasionally a gift award is made for a project which either falls outside our main remit or is in some way deserving of acknowledgement.

The outcome of a project should be a body of knowledge or experience not hitherto possessed. A budget is required as part of the proposal. Applicants may apply for this money in conjunction with other sources of funding. A proportion (around £100) of the award is withheld and paid when the project is completed and a brief resumé and financial statement presented.

Short listed applicants are invited to come to London for an interview.

There is no age limit.

project categories

Our 2012 project categories are:

• participation and engagement
• the emotional figure
• dementia
• glass

Work in all media will be considered. Please read carefully how to apply.