Category: Grants

Round Four of the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND)

Round Four of the MEND Fund opens with £23.8 million in grants Funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and delivered by Arts Council England, this new fourth stage of funding has a pot of £23.8 million to distribute. The grants on offer are between £50,000 and £5 million. The Museum Estate and […]

12 February 2024

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Heritage 2033 National Lottery Programme Opens for Grants

The National Heritage Lottery has announced new funding until 2033 The National Heritage Lottery is offering grants from £10,000 to £10 million in their latest offering. Their Heritage 2033 strategy is focusing on ‘saving heritage, protecting the environment, inclusion, access and participation, and organisational sustainability’. Notably, the entry level grants have increased in this latest […]

31 January 2024

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Arts Council England Announce £15.2 million in Funding

Cultural Development Fund: Round Four Arts Council England have announced the next stage of funding from the Cultural Development Fund. This is part of the wider Cultural Investment Fund which is funded by the Department for Media, Culture and Sport and delivered by Arts Council England. In order to be eligible, you must be a […]

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MDY CPD Bursary 2023-24

THE CPD BURSARY HAS BEEN FULLY ALLOCATED. ANY NEW APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. We are pleased to announce the launch of our CPD Bursary 2023-24, with support from Art Fund.   This year’s scheme has a larger funding pot and extended remit.   Please read the Guidance Notes for full details and before making […]

25 May 2023

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AMA Conference 2023 Bursary

MDY will provide a bursary that covers the full cost of  AMA Conference 2023. Applications are open to both AMA members and non-members who meet the following criteria: You are an individual, freelancer or person working for a small museum* that is Accredited or working towards Accreditation, located within the Museum Development Yorkshire region *A small organisation is classed as having […]

9 May 2023

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MDY’s Small Grant scheme for 2023-24 is now open for applications

Small Grants 2023-24 MDY’s Small Grant scheme for 2023-24 is now open for applications. If you have a small project that requires some funding, or an idea you would like to test out, this is the place for you!   How much can we apply for? Grants of up to £3,000 are available. Grant requests […]

27 April 2023

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AIM Conference Early Bird and MDY Bursary 

The AIM Conference is in Edinburgh this year on the 15th and 16th June.  MDY rather than doing specific support we have a bursary scheme. In order for you to get the early bird we have put a deadline on support for the in person conference we have set a deadline for applications of 13:00 […]

13 April 2023

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Art Fund’s The Wild Escape: Project Grants 2022 and Bid Writing Support

Thinking of applying for The Wild Escape funding? If you are based in Yorkshire, do get in contact with Museum Development Yorkshire to talk through your ideas or if you have any questions: mdyoffice@ymt.org.uk For those who may need further help with shaping their bids, we are delighted to offer one-to-one support with consultant Jenni […]

12 October 2022

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MDY Sponsored Place to MA Conference

MDY Sponsored Place to MA Conference Apply by Wednesday 12 October! 3-5 November Edinburgh International Conference Centre Museum Development Yorkshire are pleased to announce that there is one FREE place at this year’s MA Conference in Edinburgh.  This opportunity is open to paid staff and volunteers alike. This year’s conference explores how museums can create […]

6 October 2022

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New CPD Bursary – Apply to attend the MA Conference 2022

Do you know about our new CPD Bursary? MDY’s CPD Bursary can be used to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours of people employed by or volunteering in museums that reflect the needs of regional museums. Activities can include a range of learning from workshops through to study trips. Applications are welcomed for up to £1,000, […]

4 August 2022

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