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Open Grants

Our largest grant scheme, Open Grants covers a broad range of museum activity. The maximum amount an individual museum can apply for through our Open Grant scheme is £5,000.

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Key Information

Grant available: Up to £5,000

Round Two opens: October 2026

Application deadline: 5pm,15 December 2026

Notification of Outcome: 28 January 2027

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Application Form Guidance Notes

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Open Grants

Our largest grant scheme, Open Grants covers a broad range of museum activity. The maximum amount an individual museum can apply for through our Open Grant scheme is £5,000. Scroll down for further information on how to apply.

Key Information

Newsletter Sign Up

Our largest grant scheme, Open Grants covers a broad range of museum activity. The maximum amount an individual museum can apply for through our Open Grant scheme is £5,000.

Scroll down for further information on how to apply.