Funding for museums & galleries

We provide funding for museums and galleries to improve the display and interpretation of nationally significant collections for the public. We generally award grants towards refurbishing or creating new galleries and, occasionally to education and learning spaces.

Your museum or gallery should:

• be operated by a registered charity or a local authority
• be fully accredited under the Museum Accreditation Scheme
• hold a permanent collection of national significance
  This is generally defined as holding a Designated Outstanding Collection (Arts Council England) or a Recognised Collection (Museums Galleries Scotland). Where a collection is not recognised under one of these schemes, or a national designation scheme is not in place, you should make a strong case for the significance of the collection within a national context.
  If the museum or gallery does not hold a permanent collection, you should make a clear case for the significance of the exhibition programme and the work of the organisation within the sector.

Your project should have at least one of the following aims:

• Excellent interpretation of permanent collections of national significance
• Better public engagement with and understanding of collections
• Increased numbers of visitors to museums and galleries
• Improved future sustainability of the organisation
• Conservation of architectural heritage.

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