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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.

Our largest grant scheme, Open Grants covers a broad range of museum activity and responds to the Arts Council England Let’s Create Investment Principles.

Eligible museums may apply for up to £5,000 for Open Grants.

Applications for Open Grants are now closed.

Applications now closed:

Read the Open Grants Guidance in full.

We recommend that you contact a member of the MDM team about your planned activity before applying. Please email MDM Grants to request a conversation.

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