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    • Development Support 2018-2022
      • Delving Deeper: Reinterpreting Collections Programme
      • Engaging with Schools Programme
      • 21st Century Visitor Attractions
      • Banish the Backlog Programme
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    • Organisational Health Check 2018-22
    • Development Support 2015 – 2018
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        • Business Diagnostic
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        • Become a Mystery Shopper
        • Mystery Shopper Programme
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    • External Conservation Grants
      • The Kathy Callow Grant
      • The Daphne Bullard Grant
      • The Elizabeth Hammond Grant
    • Regional Collections Symposium 2020
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Small Grants

Small Grants are available to support small-scale projects where funding has been difficult to source.

Purpose of Grant: To support small-scale projects where funding has been difficult to source.  Grants can directly support Accredited museums or those working towards Accreditation. Please note urgent needs related to the current Covid-19 crisis will be prioritised.

What the grant will fund: purchase of equipment and materials; training costs; match funding towards a purchase/ project/ short term temporary contract to advise or support an activity or development e.g. making a grant application/ running an event/ project management etc.

Eligibility: Only accredited museums are eligible for support (and those that are listed with Arts Council as ‘Working Towards Accreditation’).

Match funding: We encourage all museums to demonstrate how they are match funding their grant from MDEM.  We request a minimum of 10% match funding which can be demonstrated in volunteer-time where appropriate.

How much can you apply for:  £250 – £1,500 per annum

When is the deadline?  Museums can apply from 15 April 2020, the grant closes on 31 January 2021.

More information: Discuss your needs with the MDEM manager in advance of application – claire.browne@leics.gov.uk

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Museum Commitment: By applying for a grant you are acknowledging that you will provide MDEM with grant case studies, complete the annual regional data survey and Business Diagnostic and provide supporting museum information (e.g. evidence of expenditure) when requested.

Application Form: Small-Grants-Fund-Application-Form20-21

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  • Coming Up

    Mar
    9
    Tue
    10:00 am Unlocking Our Sound Heritage: Pr...
    Unlocking Our Sound Heritage: Pr...
    Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
    This online workshop will provide an introductory overview for managing …
    Mar
    26
    Fri
    9:45 am Preparing for the future of volu... @ Zoom
    Preparing for the future of volu... @ Zoom
    Mar 26 @ 9:45 am – 11:45 am
    Preparing for the future of volunteer management after COVID-19 @ Zoom
    East Midlands Heritage Volunteering Group Preparing for the future of …
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