# Republic of Consciousness Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1197829 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1197829)
- Website: https://www.republicofconsciousness.com
- Latest income: £30.2k; spending £33.7k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/republic-of-consciousness-foundation

TO PROMOTE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE ART OF LITERATURE AND IN PARTICULAR TO PROMOTE LITERATURE OF HIGH MERIT PUBLISHED BY SMALL PRESSES IN THE UK AND ROI BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO PRACTITIONERS AND PRODUCERS OF LITERARY FICTION AND THE PROMOTION OF SUCH LITERATURE TO THE PUBLIC. OUR PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY IS TO RUN THE ANNUAL REPUBLIC OF CONSCIOUSNESS PRIZE.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Republic of Consciousness Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Republic of Consciousness Foundation reported income of £30.2k and spending of £33.7k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Republic of Consciousness Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (republicofconsciousness.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Republic of Consciousness Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Republic of Consciousness Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Republic of Consciousness Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Republic of Consciousness Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Republic of Consciousness Foundation?

In its latest reported year Republic of Consciousness Foundation reported income of £30.2k and spending of £33.7k.


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