Museums Galleries Scotland distributes funding from the Scottish Government to support development in Scottish museums.
Find our about the funding streams that we are currently running.
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View the awards made through our 22/23 programme of Funds.
30th September 2022, 5pm
The Small Grants fund will support museums to get back on track with activity whilst still dealing with COVID-related financial challenges.
31 October 2022, 5pm
Apply to the Museum Development Fund for between £15,000 to £50,000 (or up to £60,000 for museums caring for Recognised Collections for projects relating to those collections) for projects which will help your museum to make strategic steps towards becoming more resilient organisations in line with the aims of the National Strategy.
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Organisations and groups working with communities have been awarded up to £5000 to take part in and celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022, with new, creative events, activities and programming, spotlighting stories inspired by, created, or written in Scotland.
Museums were able to apply for between £3,000 and £75,000 (£20,000 for non-accredited museums) for capital costs which will help your museum build resilience.
Designed to support Scotland’s independent museums most at risk from ongoing financial challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Accreditation & Recognition Schemes ensure Scotland’s most important collections are identified, cared for, protected and promoted to wider audiences.
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