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The Elephant TrustUnited Kingdom
Atmospheric artwork for The Elephant Trust Grants, Autumn 2026
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A grant from The Elephant Trust, United Kingdom. Applications close 18 October 2026. Official terms last checked 25 August 2026.
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The Elephant Trust makes grants to fine artists and small organisations for imaginative proposals to produce new work or mount exhibitions. Projects with total budgets over £30,000 are not eligible, and applicants must wait two years before reapplying. The autumn round opens 18 September 2026 and applications are accepted only through Submittable.
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| Organizer | The Elephant Trust |
|---|---|
| Type | Grant |
| Disciplines | any, painting, sculpture |
| Location / online | United Kingdom |
| Eligibility | Fine artists and small galleries or organisations in the UK proposing new work or exhibitions; students, residencies, research and projects outside the UK are excluded |
| Deadline | 18 October 2026 |
| Opens | Not stated |
| Award / support | Usually between £2,000 and £5,000 |
| Entry fee | Free |
| Funding type | Funded |
| Verified | 25 August 2026 |
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