Creative Education & Creative Communities Grants

Funding from Hugo Burge Foundation is focused on three key areas: Creative Education, Creative Communities, and Creative Individuals.

The Foundation offer a limited number of multi-year grants which will provide funding for a maximum of 3 years.

Creative Education

In 2026, the Creative Education fund will contain £100,000 for applications from that support opportunities for young people (0-29) to build creative knowledge and skills. Applicants can include schools, local authorities, community groups, charities, museum/gallery spaces, educational institutions and arts organisations, and more.

The maximum award for applications in this area is £15,000. For requests of £10,000 and under, the Foundation can fund the whole project. For applicants asking for more than £10,000, the Foundation ask that a minimum of 30% of the project budget is covered via alternate funding sources.

Creative Communities

In 2026, the Creative Communities fund will have £150,000 available to support a wide range of organisations, including festivals, charities, arts organisations, and community groups, to develop and deliver cultural or creative initiatives in their local areas.

The maximum award for applications in this area is £15,000. For requests of £10,000 and under, the Foundation can fund the whole project. For applicants asking for more than £10,000, the Foundation ask that a minimum of 30% of the project budget is covered via alternate funding sources.