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Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants & Funding

Tenders and grants across arts, culture and heritage — museum and gallery services, theatre and performing-arts venues, cultural facility construction, heritage building conservation and restoration, exhibitions, festivals and events, and creative-sector and arts-for-change programmes. Curated for cultural institutions, heritage conservators, creative agencies, event producers and arts organisations.

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Arts, Culture & Heritage Opportunities

Tenders and grants across arts, culture and heritage — museum and gallery services, theatre and performing-arts venues, cultural facility construction, heritage building conservation and restoration, exhibitions, festivals and events, and creative-sector and arts-for-change programmes. Curated for cultural institutions, heritage conservators, creative agencies, event producers and arts organisations.

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Arts, Culture & Heritage Tenders

United Kingdom £80K 16 Oct 2026 (Closes in 17 days) NHMF 0389

The heritage Fund wishes to procure a single solution or integrated platform capable of delivering social media management, audience intelligence, listening, analytics and reporting capabilities.

United Kingdom £270K 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 13 days) SCM4216M

The works comprises the modernisation of the existing lift at The Science Museum. The works includes the dismantling, removal from site and disposal of some existing lift equipment and the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and setting to work of the lift. Please refer to the tender documents for further details.

United Kingdom £60K 19 Oct 2026 (Closes in 20 days) VA/CON/F26/33

We are looking for a supplier to conduct a study to build a clear, evidence‑based understanding of how the V&A supports the UK creative industries and where that support makes the greatest difference. Supporting the creative industries is central to the V&A's founding mission and one of our core priorities in our Strategy for 2026-2030. We want the study to help us make more informed decisions ...

Ireland €80K 21 Oct 2026 (Closes in 22 days) IE-9165227

Killarney National Park requires 2 utility vehicles. The utility vehicle (UTV) will operate within the sensitive woodland, wetland, and upland terrain of Killarney National Park. The primary application is supporting the ongoing eradication and control programme for invasive species

Ireland €75K 26 Oct 2026 (Closes in 27 days) IE-9165373

Tenders are sought to commission a Wildfire-Resilient Landscape Assessment for Killarney National Park (KNP) to improve understanding of landscape-scale wildfire risk and identify opportunities to reduce the likelihood, spread and impacts of wildfire through evidence-based land and habitat management. The proposed assessment will build upon existing wildfire management arrangements and address ...

Ireland €300K 26 Oct 2026 (Closes in 27 days) AC-2026-51

This procurement is for the provision of Film Advisor and Assessment Services to Arts Council, to inform the development and implementation of its Film policy, to provide critical evaluation of the artistic quality of work by funded and prospective artists and organisations, and to assess applications received under its funding programmes, awards and schemes.

United Kingdom £74K 4 Nov 2026 (Closes in 36 days) C-000511

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is seeking to appoint a suitably competent Contractor to carry out internal refurbishment works to national building specifications and standards, at The Cornerstone Arts Centre located in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The Cornerstone is a municipal multi-purpose arts and community venue, owned and managed by SODC. It is located in the heart of Didcot town centr...

Ireland €1.0M 27 Oct 2026 (Closes in 28 days) 661242-2026

Meath County Council ( the “Contracting Authority”) intends to appoint an Architect-led Design Team with the necessary multi-disciplinary design expertise and experience including Engineering, Urban Planning, Conservation/Heritage/Archaeological and Landscaping Design services, to provide the design and associated consultancy services for the proposed development at the Ramparts Car Park, Forme...

Ireland €1.3M 16 Oct 2026 (Closes in 17 days) 660564-2026

The project consists of the renewal and enhancement of public realm, pavement and drainage of St. Mary's Laneway and St. Mary's Churchyard incorporating soft landscaping, outdoor seating, site lighting and for the provision of an outdoor Cafe Kiosk and conservation works to an existing historic wall enclosing St Mary’s Church https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=9...

Ireland €1.3M 16 Oct 2026 (Closes in 17 days) IE-9142363

The project consists of the renewal and enhancement of public realm, pavement and drainage of St. Mary's Laneway and St. Mary's Churchyard incorporating soft landscaping, outdoor seating, site lighting and for the provision of an outdoor Cafe Kiosk and conservation works to an existing historic wall enclosing St Mary’s Church

Ireland €1.0M 27 Oct 2026 (Closes in 28 days) Meath Co Co - MH-TRA- 26-14

Meath County Council ( the “Contracting Authority”) intends to appoint an Architect-led Design Team with the necessary multi-disciplinary design expertise and experience including Engineering, Urban Planning, Conservation/Heritage/Archaeological and Landscaping Design services, to provide the design and associated consultancy services for the proposed development at the Ramparts Car Park, Forme...

United Kingdom £155K 23 Oct 2026 (Closes in 25 days) SIM4117M/2

This tender invites suppliers to bid for Wonderlab interactives. These interactive exhibits will provide moments of joy, fun, surprise and wonder throughout the visitor journey. They should be in keeping with wider, gallery designs which will be overseen by the Lead Designer / Architect. Interactives will embody the gallery’s key principles: • playful – inspires and celebrates active exploratio...

United Kingdom 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 15 days) ocds-h6vhtk-07786e

Cambridge City Council is seeking a contractor for a package of internal and external repairs to the existing building, including masonry and brickwork repairs, roofing, joinery and timber repairs, drainage, ventilation, decorations and associated remedial works, together with specialist basement waterproofing works. The basement waterproofing element includes Contractor design and is required ...

United Kingdom £192K 21 Oct 2026 (Closes in 22 days) ocds-h6vhtk-0778f0

South Kesteven District Council "The Council" is seeking a single provider "Contractor" for the provision of historic environment advice to assist the Council in relation to its activities relating to planning both Development Management (planning applications/pre-application requests/condition compliance etc) and planning policy. The Contract will cover the provision of advice for buried herit...

Canada, Ontario 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 15 days) clarington-RFPQ2026-1 Category 9 -Facilities – Structural Engineering-1116e145

This Request for Pre-Qualifications (“RFPQ”) is an invitation by the Municipality of Clarington (Municipality) to prospective respondents (each a “Respondent”) to submit a response (each a “Response”) to qualify for eligibility for inclusion on a (the “Roster”) for the Municipality as further described in RFPQ2026-1. The Municipality of Clarington’s objective is to conduct a fair, open and tran...

Canada, Ontario 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 15 days) clarington-RFPQ2026-1-cd8f8e45

This Request for Pre-Qualifications (“RFPQ”) is an invitation by the Municipality of Clarington (Municipality) to prospective respondents (each a “Respondent”) to submit a response (each a “Response”) to qualify for eligibility for inclusion on a (the “Roster”) for the Municipality as further described in RFPQ2026-1. The Municipality of Clarington’s objective is to conduct a fair, open and tran...

Canada, Ontario 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 15 days) clarington-RFPQ2026-1 Category 10-86df205c

This Request for Pre-Qualifications (“RFPQ”) is an invitation by the Municipality of Clarington (Municipality) to prospective respondents (each a “Respondent”) to submit a response (each a “Response”) to qualify for eligibility for inclusion on a (the “Roster”) for the Municipality as further described in RFPQ2026-1. The Municipality of Clarington’s objective is to conduct a fair, open and tran...

Ireland €200K 10 Nov 2026 (Closes in 42 days) IE-9131972

Design Services for the National Archives, Ireland

United Kingdom 30 Oct 2026 (Closes in 31 days) GBC - 039234

The Electric Theatre is an iconic and historic building in the heart of Guildford, originally built as an electricity works in 1913 and converted into a theatre in 1997. The venue is currently vacant, with Guildford Borough Council assuming full responsibility for the building and its associated holding costs. The Council has undertaken a programme of technical surveys and stakeholder engagemen...

United Kingdom 2 Oct 2026 (Closes in 3 days) EHC425/1323/2026

BEAM is a flagship venue and multi-faceted Arts & Culture destination in the centre of Hertford, which opened in August 2024. BEAM sits on the site of the former Hertford Theatre and is the result of a significant investment by the council. BEAM has a range of facilities including a 550-seat Theatre, a flexible Studio space, with seating for 140+, three dedicated cinema screens, a dance studio ...

United Kingdom 8 Oct 2026 (Closes in 9 days) SCM4146M

Our dedicated and award-winning event space Illuminate on levels 4 & 5 of the Science Museum - Illuminate - Hire The Science Museum opened its doors for our first event in January 2019. In the build period up to that time, and ever since, we have partnered with an exclusive AV Partner who, from a purely audio-visual perspective, assisted in the design of the space and invested significantly in ...

United Kingdom 5 Oct 2026 (Closes in 6 days) P/REF EHIGM 00002228

English Heritage is looking to award a multi-supplier Framework for the print and production of its Members’ Handbook.

United Kingdom 5 Oct 2026 (Closes in 6 days) P/REF EHIGM 00002227

The contract is for production and printing of the 27-28 English Heritage parking sticker and carrier. The parking sticker gives the holder the right to park for free at car parks run by English Heritage across the country and is valid for a year. A new version of the sticker will be designed and printed in each following year (28-29) - there is potential for the contract to be extended for up ...

United Kingdom 1 Oct 2026 (Closes in 2 days) P3401

Birmingham City Council (the "Council") wishes to establish a Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) Enrichment Services in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, applying the provisions for Light Touch Contracts as defined in Section 9 of the Act and Schedule 1 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. These provisions apply to certain social, health, and educat...

United Kingdom £9.0M 19 Oct 2026 (Closes in 20 days) BM.26.015

Project Overview The British Museum is seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor for a programme of essential roof repair and replacement works to the Grade I listed Round Reading Room, located at the centre of the Museum. Building Context and Heritage Significance The Round Reading Room was designed by Sydney Smirke and completed in 1857. It is a structure of exceptional national heritage sign...

Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants

United States $5,000 - $500,000 13 Nov 2026 (46 days left)

The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. The program supports projects that nurture museum professionals, build institutional capacity, and increase access to museum and archival collections at African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Open Arts, humanities US NAG-BASIC-FY27
United States $6,000 - $10,000 13 Nov 2026 (46 days left)

The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations with their communities. As information needs change, Tribal libraries must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The NAB program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.

Open Arts, humanities US ME-FY27
United States $5,000 - $350,000 13 Nov 2026 (46 days left)

Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, designed to support projects that use learning and training to generate change and growth within museums of all types and sizes.

Open Arts, humanities US IGSM-FY27
United States $5,000 - $75,000 13 Nov 2026 (46 days left)

Inspire Grants for Small Museums (Inspire) is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program designed to support small museums of all disciplines, including small rural or small remote institutions and small museums that have not previously received federal funding. The program funds project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities. The goal of the Inspire program is to build the capacity of small museums to provide museum services to their communities through supporting the development of experiential learning and discovery in small museums, and the management and care of collections in small museums.

Open Arts, humanities US NLG-LIBRARIES-FY27
United States $25,000 - $1,000,000 13 Nov 2026 (46 days left)

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) projects enhance the quality of library services nationwide. The program supports projects that: promote adult reading, and health and financial literacies; focus on programming and archival practices related to our shared American history; manage and preserve the national information infrastructure; serve the public’s information and education needs; enhance library and information services through effective and efficient use of new and emerging technologies; improve community prosperity; provide emergency services to communities during disasters and emergencies; and build collaborative partnerships between libraries, archives, and museums that benefit the communities they serve.

United States $5,000 - $500,000 13 Nov 2026 (46 days left)

The Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC) program supports projects that build the capacity of American Latino history and culture museums to serve their communities and advance the growth and development of a professional workforce in American Latino cultural institutions.

Australia Up to $30,000,000,000 30 Apr 2027 (214 days left)

This funding program is designed to support established artists and acts to tour internationally. Program objective Funding can support travel and accommodation costs for established artists and acts who identify a career-defining international touring opportunity. Costs to support the artist and acts will be prioritised but costs relating to support roles will also be considered. Applicants must match the funding request with their own cash contribution. Applications will close 12pm (midday) Friday 31 July, Friday 30 October, Friday 29 January and Friday 30 April. Applications submitted after 12pm (midday) will not be accepted. Applicants will be notified of the decision within 4 weeks of the closing date. Please see the frequently asked questions for additional details here . This fun...

Australia Up to $5,000 25 Jun 2027 (270 days left)

This quick response funding program is designed for domestic and international travel activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals. Program objective Funding can support travel and accommodation costs for: Artists and Acts domestic tours domestic professional development opportunities, including performance at significant music market events, attendance at workshops, camps, mentorships and residencies significant international professional development opportunities, including performance at significant international music market events, attendance at workshops, camps, mentorships and residencies. For domestic tours and performance at music markets, funding can support up to six people per touring party. This includes the artists and a maximum of two...

United States $475,000 - $475,000 1 Jan 2099 (26393 days left)

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling architectural designs that reflect U.S. foreign policy and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

United States $475,000 - $475,000 1 Jan 2099 (26393 days left)

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling architectural designs that reflect U.S. foreign policy and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

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