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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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MGS Grants Awarded

View the awards made through our 22/23 programme of Funds.

Small Grants Fund

Closing date

To Be Confirmed
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.

Museum Development Fund

Closing date

To Be Confirmed 
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.

Year of Stories 2022 - Community Stories Fund

Closing date

Closed
Value up to £5000

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 Capital Resilience Fund

Closing date

Closed
Value up to £75,000

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.

Museums Recovery Fund

Closing date

Closed
Value up to £90,000

Designed to support Scotland’s independent museums most at risk from ongoing financial challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.