The mission of the British Mycological Society is to promote fungal science and we recognise that art, in all its forms, provides a powerful route through which we can attract new audiences, provoke discussion and stimulate interest in mycology.
The Massee Arts Grant provides an annual fund of £10,000 to support individual projects up to a maximum of £5,000 each. Artists from all disciplines who can help us encourage all sectors of society to engage with and learn about the world of fungi are eligible to apply, and funded projects will be showcased as part of the BMS’s flagship outreach event, UK Fungus Day, which takes place each October.
Deadline: 31 March
Eligibility
The Massee Arts Grant is open to artists from all disciplines and all geographic locations who can help us meet our objectives to: encourage all sectors of society to engage in and learn about the wonderful world of fungi; promote fungal science to a wide audience; provide an ongoing legacy that supports public engagement with fungal science.
The funds are available for new projects (not ongoing or completed projects). BMS must be the sole funder; no other external bodies may financially support the project.
Applicants may apply for only one award within a 24-month period. Previous award winners may not apply for the following two years.
What is covered by the grant?
The maximum amount available per grant is £5,000. Grants will support artists from all disciplines whose work helps encourage all sectors of society to engage and learn about fungi.
How to apply
Application is by completion of the online form:
https://www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/massee-arts-grant.html?mc_cid=e05654bada&mc_eid=8570b1d491
Also see the Frequently Asked Questions:
https://www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/faq-massee-arts-grant.html
End date: 5:00pm on Tuesday March 31st, 2026