Bagri Foundation Arts & Culture Grants

About the Open Call

The Bagri Foundation provides grants ranging from £5,000 to £100,000 to support diverse forms of cultural expression including artisan crafts, exhibitions, biennials, music, new public commissions, performing arts, and literature public events. The grant process is a two-stage system: an Expression of Interest stage followed by an invitation-only full application stage. Grants are awarded twice a year to established non-profit organisations.

What is Offered

Grants ranging from £5,000 to £100,000.

Requirements

Applicants must be established non-profit arts organisations with a track record of delivering artistic projects. Projects must promote Asian culture, include established or mid-career artists from Asia or the diaspora, and result in a tangible public outcome. Individuals are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Submittable platform during open grant rounds. The process begins with an Expression of Interest (deadline October 5, 2026). Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application by November 9, 2026.