Grants are available to charitable organisations worldwide, including Community Interest Companies and Museums, Libraries and Archives, for projects that support and promote the study and preservation of Islamic art, heritage, architecture and culture for future generations.
The Trust's Awards programme provides scholarships and grants for study and research projects at the world’s most respected academic and cultural institutions at post-graduate and post-doctoral level. The Trust also supports conservation and documentation work, travel for research and education, training programmes, including the training of conservation professionals and curators. Although the Trust often funds individuals, applications must be made by one of the eligible types of organisation listed in the “Who can apply” section..
The Academic Advisory Committee annually defines the categories and values of awards within which applications may be made, and retains the right to adjust the number and value of awards, according to the funds available and the quality and quantity of applications received.