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Funding

We provide funding to museums in Scotland. Find out what funding can support your upcoming work and learn how to apply.

Funding Overview

Find out about our current funding priorities and the changes to our 2017/18 funding programme.

Information for existing grant holders

Already been awarded a grant from us? Find out about your responsibilities as an existing grant holder.

Museum Development Fund

Closing date

13 Oct 2017
Value up to £40,000 (or £60,000 for Recognised Collections)

Apply for between £5,000 to £40,000 (or up to £60,000 for museums caring for Recognised Collections for projects relating to those collections) to support museums to make strategic steps towards becoming more resilient organisations in line with the aims of the National Strategy.

Small Project Fund

Closing date

15 Sept 2017
Value up to £5,000

Apply for up to £5,000 towards the cost of a small project that will help your museum to develop.

World War 1 Fund

Closing date

Closed
Value up to £20,000

Apply to the MGS World War I Fund to support commemorative work with Scotland’s communities.​

Purchase Fund

Closing date

Open
Value £600

Accredited museums with a low annual expenditure can apply for up to £600 to fund a small equipment purchase.

Festival of Museums Fund

Closing date

Closed
Value £300 - £1,500

Apply to the Museums Galleries Scotland Festival of Museums Fund for up to £1,500 to put on an ambitious event in your Accredited museum during the festival.