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 Barakat Trust was founded as a UK charity in 2009 and operates for educational and heritage purposes focusing on the heritage of the Islamic world, in particular to 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 Barakat Trust's awards are open to applicants worldwide in the fields of:
- Research into the history of the art and architecture, and the archaeology and material culture of Islamic societies, including archaeological and other fieldwork, and research trips.
- The conservation, preservation, restoration, and presentation to the public of artefacts, buildings and archaeological sites produced by Islamic societies.
- The organisation of events intended to further research in the history of the art, architecture, archaeology, and material culture of Islamic societies, including colloquia and conferences, lectures, seminars and workshops, exhibitions, and attendance at such events, and
- The work of libraries, museums and other public collections in the conservation, documentation, and presentation of artefacts and manuscripts produced by Islamic societies in their broadest sense, including the digitisation of archives and collections, and the training of conservation and curatorial staff.
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.