Libby Newell Memorial Grant Program

The Libby Newell Memorial Grant Program has been established by the friends and family of Libby Newell to support the volunteer museum sector. It is designed to help museums develop their exhibition programs and will support one museum in exhibition development.

Applications Close: Friday 18 September 2026

Amount available: $5000

The Libby Newell Memorial Grant supports exhibition development projects, including activities and purchases such as:

• exhibition planning and development
• display cases and exhibition furniture
• interpretive signage
• exhibition fit-out and presentation
• other costs directly related to developing a museum exhibition.

Begin your application by contacting our Sector Development Manager to request an application form:

Emily Cullen
Sector Development Manager
(02) 5663 2336
emilyc@mgnsw.org.au