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The Elephant Trust – grants for artists (autumn 2026 round)
The Elephant Trust · London, United Kingdom
Grants of about £2,000–£5,000 to UK-based fine artists and small organisations to make new work or exhibitions. Current round open 18 September – 18 October 2026 via Submittable; decisions within six weeks.
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Who can enter
- Location
- United Kingdom (by country of residence)
- Age
- No age limit
- Career stage
- Any
- Mediums
- Any medium
- Submission
- Online submission
- Also
- UK-based fine artists and small organisations; no students; no residencies/research; project budget under £30,000.
About
The Elephant Trust, founded in 1975 by Roland Penrose and Lee Miller, makes small grants to advance the fine arts in the United Kingdom. It funds artists and small galleries or organisations to realise new work, exhibitions and projects, prioritising the creation of new work.
Projects must be UK-based. The Trust does not fund students, educational study, residencies, research, symposia, catalogues, group exhibitions, festivals, community charity projects or projects with budgets over £30,000. Successful applicants should wait at least two years before reapplying.
Grants are typically £2,000–£5,000 (maximum £5,000). Applications are made through Submittable; the current round opened 18 September 2026 and closes at midnight on 18 October 2026, with applicants notified within six weeks.