Grant funds are available to Accredited museums and those working towards Accreditation and MDEM has three grant funds in 2021-22.
Click on the title of the below grant for more information and application forms. Should you need further guidance, please contact Claire Browne, Programme Manager.
How much can you apply for: £100 – £1,000 per annum Purpose of Grant: To support museums to increase access to collections by improving documentation, storage and care of collections through delivery of collections training for staff and volunteers, by improving...
How much can you apply for: £250 – £1,500 per annum Purpose of Grant: To support small-scale projects where funding has been difficult to source. Please note urgent needs related to the current Covid-19 crisis will be prioritised. What the grant will fund: Purchase of...
How much can you apply for: £1,500 to £5,000 MDEM is offering c. 6 Recovery & Reboot Grants to help museums in the East Midlands re-build their offer to audiences and strengthen organisationally in response to the impact of the Covid-19 crisis. Applications will...
In response to the pandemic during 2020, Museum Development UK* and The Art Fund worked in partnership to distribute recovery funding to museums across the UK. The priority was to support the recovery phase of small to medium sized museums. These museums are often...
Many of our development programmes have targeted grant support available alongside specific training and consultancy support. See the relevant programme information for details. Is it for you? Eligibility: Only Accredited museums are eligible for support (and those...
Take a look at some of the below grant case studies to get inspired for your own application. Small Grants Case Studies 2020-21 Royal Crown Derby Museum - £1,193 To purchase a digital screen enabling the medium-term realisation of a larger outreach project and the...
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