Currently we have the following funding opportunities available:
Recently awarded grants
Collecting for the Future: Acquisitions Programme
About the fund
This fund is supported by the Esmé Mitchell Trust and enables accredited museums to apply for up to £1,000 towards the purchase of cultural and artistic objects in partnership with museum users and communities.
Before you apply
- Check that you are an eligible museum
- Discuss your proposed application with Siobhan Stevenson by e-mailing siobhan.stevenson@nimc.co.uk
Deadline for applications: Ongoing – no deadline
Please click below for further information and supporting documents:
Collecting for the Future - Guidance Notes
Collecting for the Future - Application Form
OPENING MONDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER
Museums Connect Grant-Round 3
About the fund
This grant is to support museums whether open or closed to adapt existing or develop new ways to connect and re-engage with audiences. Accredited museums can apply for up to £2,000.
Before you apply
- Check you are an eligible museum
- Read the guidance notes below
- Discuss your application with devofficer@nimc.co.uk
Deadline for applications: 4pm Friday 22nd October.
Please click below for further information and supporting documents:
Museums Connect Grant- Guidance Notes
Museums Connect Grant- Application Form
Museums Collections Care Grant
About the fund
The Collections Care Grant supports museums to fund goods and services which will enhance collections care. This grant will support local museums in maintaining their accreditation status and support work that focuses on ‘areas for improvement’. The Grant will enable museums to maintain standards and ensure their collections are maintained, protected and sustainable.
Before you apply
- Check you are an eligible museum
- Read the guidance notes below
- Discuss your application with devofficer@nimc.co.uk
Deadline for applications: 4pm Friday 22nd October.
Please click below for further information and supporting documents:
Museums Collections Care Grant - Guidance Notes
Musuems Collections Care Grant - Application
Playful Museums Festival Grant
About the fund
These grants are to support activity to create playful museum spaces and programming for children under 5 their parents, carers, and teachers. The grants will support activity planned to take place during February 2022.
Before you apply
- Check you are an eligible museum
- Read the guidance notes below
- Discuss your application with rachel.mccance@nimc.co.uk
Deadline for applications: 4pm Friday 22nd October.
Please click below for further information and supporting documents:
Playful Museums Festival Grant - Guidance Notes
Playful Museums Festival Grant - Application
Please note- all completed applications should only be sent to the email address info@nmni.co.uk by the stated deadline.
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