Organizer Information
The Bagri Foundation is a UK‑based registered charity founded in 1990 with the mission to cultivate a meaningful space for Asian culture to thrive and to shift global artistic discourse by supporting work that shares traditional and contemporary arts from Asia and its diasporas. The foundation, led by three generations of the Bagri family, funds high‑quality artistic and cultural programmes, aiming to bridge cultural narratives and foster cross‑cultural dialogue and understanding through strategic partnerships and
grant support. Its work spans exhibitions, performances, commissions, festivals, and collaborative cultural projects that enrich audiences and creative communities worldwide.
Title & Description
Bagri Foundation Arts & Culture Grants 2025–26
The Bagri Foundation Arts & Culture Grants programme invites established non‑profit organisations and creative collectives to apply for funding in support of ambitious artistic and cultural projects that promote the sharing of traditional and contemporary Asian culture. These grants are designed to empower high‑impact public artistic outcomes — from exhibitions, biennials, and performing arts to music, literature events, public commissions, and interdisciplinary cultural presentations. Supported projects should feature collaboration with significant artistic practitioners from Asia or its diasporas and result in tangible public outcomes that engage diverse audiences and contribute to cultural discourse.
Categories
- Visual Arts (exhibitions, commissions, public art)
- Painting, Sculpture, Graphic works
- Multimedia and Audiovisual projects
- Sound/Music performances and festivals
- Theatre and Performing Arts
- Literature events and public writing programmes
- Crafts and artisan expressions
- Cross-disciplines and hybrid cultural initiatives
- Film/Video festivals and screenings
- Biennial or major festival presentations
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are not‑for‑profit arts organisations and creative collectives with an established track record of delivering artistic projects, including:
- Registered UK charities
- Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO)
- Community Interest Companies (CIC)
- Exempt charities (e.g., museums)
- Other non‑profit cultural organisations with proven public programming experience
Projects must:
- Promote traditional or contemporary Asian culture
- Feature established or mid‑career artists from Asia or its diasporas
- Lead to a tangible public outcome
Individual artists cannot apply directly; applications must be submitted by eligible organisations.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Grants ranging from £5,000 to £150,000 to support project realisation (typically covering 10–40% of total project costs)
- Funds to support a variety of forms of cultural expression, including Exhibitions, Performing Arts, Music, Film, Literature, and public engagement events
- Two funding rounds per year, allowing organisations to plan programming with mid‑year and end-of-year outcomes
- Increased visibility for supported projects on institutional and cultural platforms
- Strategic opportunity to collaborate with practitioners and partners across sectors and regions
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
The application process involves two stages:
- Expression of Interest — initial project summary and eligibility information submitted via Submittable.
- Full Application (by invitation) — detailed project proposal, project partners, budget, timeline, and evidence of public outcome.
Applicants must use the foundation’s official online platform for submission. Detailed guidance is available from the foundation’s funding pages.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Stage 1 Expression of Interest: 11 March 2026
- Stage 2 deadline: 17 April 2026
- Outcome: early July 2026
Location
London,
United Kingdom
Additional Details
- Projects should not be research‑only; they must have a public artistic outcome such as exhibitions, performances, festivals, or public installations.
- Organisers seeking funding above £75,000 are advised to contact the foundation in advance.
- Submissions must demonstrate a clear public programme, organisational capacity, and alignment with the foundation’s mission to foreground Asian cultural perspectives in global cultural discourse.
- Projects that emphasise craft, material knowledge, interdisciplinary practices, and cultural exchange are especially welcomed.
