The Sarjeant Gallery has raised $10 million towards its re-development project, meaning it may receive a grant of the same amount from the government.
Greg Anderson from the Sarjeant confirmed the gallery had reached the match funding requirement set by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage to raise $10 million. Its application for the funding was submitted on Thursday afternoon.
"The ministry asked us to find $10 million in funds other than from Whanganui District Council sources - that is, from private sources."
Mr Anderson said the ministry had confirmed it had received the application, but no indication had been given as to when the Sarjeant would hear whether its application was successful.
He said it was satisfying to have achieved the $10 million mark.