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Funding

Museums Galleries Scotland distributes funding from the Scottish Government to support development in Scottish museums.

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Funding Overview

Find our about the funding streams that we are currently running.

Information for existing grant holders

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

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COVID-19 Emergency Funds Awards

View the awards made to museums through our COVID-19 Emergency Funds

Small Grants Fund

Closing date

11 June 2020, 5pm
Value up to £15,000

The Small Grants fund will support museums to get back on track with activity whilst still dealing with COVID-related financial challenges.

Summer Programme Museums Fund

Closing date

21 June 2021, 5pm
Value up to £50,000

Apply for up to £50,000 to support opportunities for all children and young people to participate in activities and experiences this summer, as part of the national summer of play 2021.

Museum Development Fund

Closing date

2 July 2021
Value up to £50,000 (or £60,000 for Recognised Collections)

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.

Recovery and Resilience Fund

Closing date

This fund is now closed.
Value Need dependent

Independent museums can apply for support to the Recovery and Resilience Fund to help them recover from the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and build resilience and sustainability.