The Paul Mellon Centre is offering its annual Digital Project Grants to organisations that want to do new research using digital tools and media.
The grant helps groups carry out research projects that use digital technology to explore British art or architecture.
Projects can include an online exhibition, a digital catalogue of a collection, or research using tools like 3-D scanning or big sets of data.
Museums, galleries, and other organisations can apply. But individuals are not allowed to apply.
Funding
- Each grant is up to £40,000, and the money can pay staff working on the project or other project costs.
- Up to one-third of the money can be used for things like digitising resources or building a website.
- The grant is paid directly to the organisation in one payment.
Requirements
- The research should be about British art or architecture, from the medieval period to today.
- It can include art made in Britain or by British artists, even if they worked outside Britain.
- The grants are not for field archaeology, current architecture practice, or performing arts.
- If the project uses photography, film, or performance, it must show it relates to British art studies.
- Applications must explain the project clearly, show it includes research, and provide details of any other funding the organisation has or is seeking.
Who can apply
Organisations from anywhere in the world can apply
How and when to apply
Applications are open until September 30, 2025. Click HERE to begin.
The Paul Mellon Centre is providing Digital Project Grants to organisations aiming to conduct research using digital technologies focusing on British art or architecture.
Eligible projects include online exhibitions, digital catalogues, or research employing 3-D scanning and large datasets. Museums, galleries, and similar organisations can apply, but not individuals.
The grant offers up to £40,000 per project, funding staff and other project-related expenses. Up to one-third of this can be allocated for digitisation or website development, and the payment is made directly to the organisation in a single installment.
The research must pertain to British art or architecture from the medieval period to the present, including works by British artists abroad. Grants do not cover field archaeology, current architectural practices, or performing arts unless linked to British art studies.
Applications should clearly outline the project, demonstrate a research component, and disclose any additional funding sources.
Organisations worldwide are eligible to apply, ensuring a wide field of participation.
