EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR FUNDING FROM THE
PATRICIA ROBERTSON FUND

The Patricia Robertson Fund (PRF) is administered by ArtsNational to recognise the importance of conserving Australia’s items of national artistic heritage as well as materials of historical or cultural significance. This can include – paintings and works on paper, textiles, decorative arts, photographs, public art and ephemeral works. The fund also provides grants and scholarships for conservation students and mid-career conservators.

This Expression of Interest (EOI) round is intended for art galleries, museums, and other cultural institutions seeking conservation support for items within their collections.

The funding amount (up to a maximum of $5,000 per project) will be determined based on the requirement of the project/s selected. Please note that should this EOI be accepted, that in some cases only part of the requested funding amount may be approved.

Closing Date for this EOI is September 30, 2025.

ENTRY FORM
Institution Name*
Enter Institution Name
Institution Address / Location*
Contact Person*
First Last Position
Email*
Contact Number*
Include area code, if applicable
ABN*
Collection Information
Overview of the collection to be conserved (type of materials, significance, mission):*
Maximum 200 words
Current conservation / storage / display conditions:*
Maximum 200 words.
Approximate size or number of items in the collection:*
Maximum 100 words.
Conservation Needs (1 item per EOI application)
Item(s) requiring conservation (describe the item briefly):*
Maximum 200 words.
Nature of conservation required: Maximum 200 words.*
Maximum 200 words.
Please detail any urgency or priority of the work needed:*
Any previous conservation or assessment work completed to this project?:*
Maximum 200 words
Proposed Use of Funds
Estimated cost or budget range: (Amount requested)
Will a partial amount enable the project to begin?
- Yes
- No
Project Start Date:
Estimated Project Completion Date:
Details on how the funding will be used:*
Maximum 200 words.
Are other funding sources or in-kind contributions available to support the project?
- Yes
- No
Supporting Material
Please attach any applicable supporting materials if available:*
Images of the item(s). A condition report or expert assessment. Other items you think may be relevant to support this application. File size limit 2MB
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 MB.
Eligibility & Consent
Is the organisation you are supporting a public/non-profit institution?
- Yes
- No
Other (Please specify)
How did you hear about the Patricia Robertson Fund*
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR FUNDING FROM THE PATRICIA ROBERTSON FUND

ENTRY FORM

Collection Information

Conservation Needs (1 item per EOI application)

Proposed Use of Funds

Supporting Material

Eligibility & Consent

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR FUNDING FROM THE
PATRICIA ROBERTSON FUND