Arts, Culture & Heritage Tenders & Grants

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 Council

National arts funding — organisations, projects, touring and creative development.

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Heritage Fund

Heritage conservation, restoration and community heritage projects.

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EU Creative Europe

Culture and creative-sector cooperation, heritage and audience development across Europe.

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UNESCO

World Heritage, cultural preservation and creative-economy programmes.

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Local Authorities

Council museums, libraries, cultural venues and public-art procurement.

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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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Supply and Delivery of two Heavy-Duty 4WD Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV)

TENDER Open

Ireland €80K 21 Oct 2026 (Closes in 23 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

To provide a Wildfire-Resilient Landscape Assessment plan in Killarney National

TENDER Open

Ireland €75K 26 Oct 2026 (Closes in 28 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 ...

AC-2026-51 Provision of Film Advisor and Assessment Services

TENDER Open

Ireland €300K 26 Oct 2026 (Closes in 28 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.

Refurbishment of Ground Floor Toilets & Cloakroom at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £74K 4 Nov 2026 (Closes in 37 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...

Multi-disciplinary Consultancy Services (including Engineering, Urban Planning, Conservation/Heritage/Archaeological and Landscaping Design services) Proposed Development at the Ramparts Car Park,

TENDER Open

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...

St. Mary's Laneway and Church Yard Enhancement Scheme, Kilkenny for Kilkenny County Council

TENDER Open

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...

RFPQ2026-1 Category 7- Facilities – Electrical Engineering - Engineering, Planning and Professional Consulting Services Roster

RFP Open

Canada, Ontario 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 16 days) clarington-RFPQ2026-1 Category 7- Facilities – Electrical Engineering-2759e54a

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...

St. Mary's Laneway and Church Yard Enhancement Scheme, Kilkenny for Kilkenny County Council

TENDER Open

Ireland €1.3M 16 Oct 2026 (Closes in 18 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

Multi-disciplinary Consultancy Services (including Engineering, Urban Planning, Conservation/Heritage/Archaeological and Landscaping Design services) Proposed Development at the Ramparts Car Park,

TENDER Open

Ireland €1.0M 27 Oct 2026 (Closes in 29 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...

Science and Industry Museum Wonderlab Group 2 Interactives Makers 2

TENDER Open

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...

Category 7- Facilities – Electrical Engineering - Engineering, Planning and Professional Consulting Services Roster

TENDER Open

Canada, Ontario 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 16 days) clarington-Category 7- Facilities – Electrical Engineering-2759e54a

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...

RFPQ2026-1 Category 9 -Facilities – Structural Engineering - Engineering, Planning and Professional Consulting Services Roster

RFP Open

Canada, Ontario 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 16 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...

RFPQ2026-1 Category 10 - Facilities – Building Science - Engineering, Planning and Professional Consulting Services Roster

RFP Open

Canada, Ontario 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 16 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...

RFPQ2026-1 - Category 8 - Facilities – Mechanical Engineering - Engineering, Planning and Professional Consulting Services Roster

RFP Open

Canada, Ontario 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 16 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...

Manchester, Cotton & Transatlantic Slavery AV hardware supply and integration

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £69K 22 Oct 2026 (Closes in 24 days) SIM4233M

The Science Museum Group (SMG) wishes to appoint an AV Integrator under a contract for the detailed design, procurement of non-stock equipment, pre-installation configuration and testing, installation, integration, commissioning, programming, handover, warranty administration and de-installation of audio-visual systems for the Manchester, Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery exhibition at the Scien...

Design Services for the National Archives, Ireland

TENDER Open

Ireland €200K 10 Nov 2026 (Closes in 43 days) IE-9131972

Design Services for the National Archives, Ireland

Electric Theatre - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 30 Oct 2026 (Closes in 32 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...

EHC 0726 Provision of annual family pantomime

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 2 Oct 2026 (Closes in 4 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 ...

Exclusive AV partner for Level 4 & 5 Illuminate event space at the Science Museum

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 8 Oct 2026 (Closes in 10 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 ...

27-28 English Heritage parking sticker

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 5 Oct 2026 (Closes in 7 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 ...

Print Framework for English Heritage Members' Handbook 2026-2030

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 5 Oct 2026 (Closes in 7 days) P/REF EHIGM 00002228

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

Masterplan Feasibilities External Project Manager

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 28 Sep 2026 (Closes today) SCM4214M

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of External Project Management Consultancy for three Masterplan Feasibility Studies.

P3401 - Flexible contracting agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School Enrichment Services

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 1 Oct 2026 (Closes in 3 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...

A Store Refurbishment – Roller Shutters Replacement

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 5 Oct 2026 (Closes in 7 days) NCC4178M

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of the design and installation (replacement) of 7no replacement roller shutter doors.

British Museum Round Reading Room Roof Oculus Works

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £9.0M 19 Oct 2026 (Closes in 21 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

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales

Open US DFOP0017204

United States

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 works of art that reflect promote American values and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

Lunch at the Library Summer 2027

Open Disadvantaged Communities; Food & Nutrition; Libraries and Arts US

United States

Funds and support are available for all California public libraries that help to provide USDA summer meals for children and youth. The Lunch at the Library program helps California public libraries to establish library locations as U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) summer meal sites and take pop-up libraries to other USDA community meal sites while providing learning and enrichment opportunities. Applications are non-competitive. All eligible libraries participating in Lunch at the Library and submitting approved applications will receive funds. These funds can support the following Lunch at the Library activities: Library Meal Sites: Establish and serve USDA summer meals at library site(s) and provide learning and enrichment programming at those meal sites. Lunch at the Library meal...

Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant

Open US BIA-EMDP-2026

United States

The Secretary of the Interior ("Secretary"), through the Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD), Office of Trust Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is soliciting grant proposals from Federally recognized Tribal entities for the Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) grant. The EMDP grant seeks to identify, evaluate, and assess, energy or mineral resources and related projects on Indian land.Certified Local Governments are encouraged to prioritize projects in support of the celebration of America"s 250th birthday (American250). This may include, but is not limited to, preservation 2 planning, interpretation, public engagement, and rehabilitation projects that recognize and honor the nation"s founding, history, and cultural heritage.Only Indian Tribes and Tribal E...

The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – Community Access

Open Environment & Water US

United States

Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas. This program Supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68 authorizes $4 billion in general obligation to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy's ("Conservancy") Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines ("Guidelines") Specifically pertain to grants funded by proposition 68 and admin...

The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – Severely Disadvantaged Community)

Open Environment & Water US

United States

Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas. This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68 authorizes $4 billion in general obligation to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy's ("Conservancy") Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines ("Guidelines") Specifically pertain to grants funded by proposition 68 and admin...

The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River

Open Environment & Water US

United States

Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas. This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68 authorizes $4 billion in general obligation to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy's ("Conservancy") Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines ("Guidelines") Specifically pertain to grants funded by proposition 68 and admin...

The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All – (Prop 68 River – CA) Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – Community Access))

Open Environment & Water US

United States

Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas. This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68 authorizes $4 billion in general obligation to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy's ("Conservancy") Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines ("Guidelines") Specifically pertain to grants funded by proposition 68 and admin...

The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley

Open Environment & Water US

United States

Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas. This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68 authorizes $4 billion in general obligation to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy's ("Conservancy") Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines ("Guidelines") Specifically pertain to grants funded by proposition 68 and admin...

Forest Conservation

Open Environment & Water US

United States

The Forest Conservation Program supports planning, acquisition, and restoration projects throughout California’s forests, consistent with the Board's Strategic Plan. The Program was created on November 7, 2006 with the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84). That Act charged the Board to develop a grant program and “…promote the ecological integrity and economic stability of California’s diverse native forests for all their public benefits through forest conservation, preservation, and restoration of productive managed forest lands, forest reserve areas, redwood forests and other forest types, including the conservation of water resources and natural habitat for native fish and wildlife and plants foun...

Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards

Open US 23-566

United States

The Archaeology Program supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research to increase understanding of past behaviors. This means that the value of the proposed research can be justified within an anthropological context. It is the responsibility of the investigator to explain convincingly why the focus of their research is significant and has the potential to contribute to anthropological knowledge. The program sets no priorities by either geographic region or time period. It also has no priorities in regard to theoretical orientation or question. While the program, in order to encourage innovative research, neither limits nor defines specific categories of research, most proposals either request funds for field research or the analysis of archaeological material through mult...

2026-27 Western Sydney Strategic Partnerships Program

Open Arts_culture, community, events AU 125840

Australia Up to $2,000,000 28 Sep 2026 (1 day left)

The Western Sydney Strategic Partnerships Program was announced as part of the Plan for Western Sydney Arts, Culture and Creative Industries 2025-28 and the priority to showcase Western Sydney. Program objective The Western Sydney Strategic Partnership Program provides support for organisations to deliver key programs in Western Sydney to support the diverse arts, culture and creative industries sector of the region. The Program aims to establish partnerships and programs that strengthen the arts, culture and creative industries in Western Sydney by creating positive outcomes for identified beneficiaries. The Program will achieve this through the following focus areas: skills development organisational capacity building audience development development of partnerships investment sourcin...

2026-27 Regional NSW Strategic Partnerships Program

Open Arts_culture, regional AU 125841

Australia Up to $150,000 28 Sep 2026 (1 day left)

The Regional NSW Strategic Partnerships Program provides support for organisations to deliver key programs in regional NSW to support the diverse arts, culture and creative industries sector of the region. Program objective The Regional NSW Strategic Partnerships Program is announced as part of the Plan for Regional NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries . The Program provides support for organisations to deliver key programs in regional NSW to support the diverse arts, culture and creative industries sector of the region. The Regional NSW Strategic Partnerships Program is funded and administered by Create NSW. The Regional NSW Strategic Partnership Program aims to establish partnerships that strengthen the arts, culture and creative industries in regional NSW through programs for th...

2026 Regional Arts Touring Round 2

Open Arts_culture, regional AU 124807

Australia $10,000 - $75,000 13 Oct 2026 (16 days left)

This grant round is open to individual artists, arts and cultural workers, groups and organisations who are touring arts and cultural work across regional NSW. Program objective In response to Creative Communities , the NSW arts, culture and creative industries policy, the purpose of this funding is to strengthen communities though equitable access to vibrant arts and cultural experiences. This funding could: foster access to innovative and diverse arts and cultural presentations enable the presentation of new work by underrepresented artists and groups enhance the visibility of new work by NSW artists and arts/cultural workers contribute to personal and community wellbeing and economic development build vitality of NSW organisations by developing new markets and audiences strengthen co...

FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide

Open Natural_resources US L26AS00064

United States $30,000 - $220,000 16 Oct 2026 (18 days left)

The Headquarters Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offices have collaborated with Qualified Youth Corps, as authorized by the Public Lands Corps Act (PLC), to accomplish natural and cultural resource-focused projects for numerous years. This program"s projects provide opportunities to gain work experience in public lands and natural resources management. Through their BLM experience, youth gain an appreciation for public lands, learn about natural resource management careers, and become the next generation of public lands stewards. The BLM Youth Program helps the agency accomplish projects across all program areas in support of the BLM"s multiple-use mission. The BLM Youth Program partners with qualified youth corps through the Public Lands Corp (PLC) Program to engage individuals between...

2026-27 Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants Program

Open Arts_culture, community AU 127008

Australia $3,000 - $5,000 2 Nov 2026 (36 days left)

The Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants Program provides support for creative development, presentation, collaboration and professional development activities in Western Sydney. Program objective The Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants Program was announced as part of the Plan for Western Sydney NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries: 2025-2028. The Program is funded and administered by Create NSW in partnership with the Western Sydney Arts Alliance (WSAA). The Program will address challenges in sustaining a creative practice and creative projects in Western Sydney due to limited access to funding. The Program will: support the development of new creative work strengthen Western Sydney’s arts, culture and creative industries through connections and engagement improve equity, access...

2026-27 Transitional Operational Funding Program

Open Arts_culture AU 126578

Australia $150,000 - $1,500,000 3 Nov 2026 (37 days left)

will support the aims of the Arts and Cultural Funding Program to strengthen NSW’s creative ecosystem, benefit diverse communities, and expand access to arts and culture across NSW. Program objective The 2026-27 Transitional Operational Funding Program (the Program) has been developed in response to the revised delivery timeline of the Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) multi-year funding programs. The Program will provide support to organisations that were unsuccessful in applying for two-year funding for 2026–2027 but had previously received multi-year or annual funding for 2025 and would have expected to apply for two-year multi-year funding in 2026 to support activity in 2028–2029. The Program will support the aims of the ACFP to strengthen NSW’s creative ecosystem, benefit di...

Veteran Community Grants Program - 2026 Round

Open Arts_culture, community, events, education, health, infrastructure, regional AU 122233

Australia $3,000 - $10,000 11 Nov 2026 (45 days left)

The VCGP funds a range of projects that support veteran wellbeing and commemorate and educate NSW communities about the service and sacrifice of current and former military servicemen and servicewomen. Program objective The purpose of the Veteran Community Grants Program (VCGP) is to support activities and services to enhance the wellbeing of the NSW veteran community and promote appreciation and understanding of the service and sacrifice of military service personnel. The VCGP is targeted at individuals and not-for-profit organisations who are based in NSW. Read the Program Guidelines . This program is administered by the NSW Office for Veterans Affairs. This program is administered by Office for Veterans Affairs. Eligibility Who can apply Individuals and the following types of organis...

National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)

Open Arts, humanities US NLG-M-FY27

United States $50,000 - $750,000 13 Nov 2026 (46 days left)

The National Leadership Grants for Museums program (NLG-M) invests in projects that address critical needs of the museum field. NLG-M projects have the potential to advance practice in the profession to strengthen museum services for the public through the development and replication of model practices, tools, research findings, and collaborations, including through the creative and effective use of new and emerging technologies.

Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027)

Open Arts, humanities US NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY27

United States $50,000 - $150,000 13 Nov 2026 (46 days left)

The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants program (NAE) assists eligible Native Communities in sustaining and improving library services 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 program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

Open Arts, humanities US NANH-FY27

United States $5,000 - $250,000 13 Nov 2026 (46 days left)

The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program (NANH) supports Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge. The program supports projects such as educational services and programs, workforce professional development, organizational capacity building, community engagement, and collections stewardship.

21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)

Open Arts, humanities US 21MP-FY27

United States $100,000 - $500,000 13 Nov 2026 (46 days left)

The 21st Century Museum Professionals (21MP) grant program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and identify and share effective workforce education and training practices in the museum field.

Museums for America (2027)

Open Arts, humanities US MFA-FY27

United States $5,000 - $350,000 13 Nov 2026 (46 days left)

he Museums for America (MFA) program invests in museums of all sizes – from small to large – and disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities.

Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027)

Open Arts, humanities US NAG-HAWAIIAN-FY27

United States $50,000 - $150,000 13 Nov 2026 (46 days left)

The Native Hawaiian Library Services (NH) program is designed to assist Native Hawaiian serving organizations in sustaining and improving library services with their communities. As information needs change, Native Hawaiian organizations must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The program supports organizations across the islands and country to address their individual information needs and priorities.

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

Open Arts, humanities US LB21-FY27

United States $75,000 - $1,000,000 13 Nov 2026 (46 days left)

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities of all types and sizes and increase the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and library and information science graduate programs across the country.

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)

Open Arts, humanities US AAHC-FY27

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).

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