M&G NSW is now accepting applications for two grants from the Volunteer Museum Grant Program for 2025. These grants are designed to assist volunteer community museums and Aboriginal cultural centres in NSW. Funded by the NSW Government through Create NSW and administered by Museums & Galleries of NSW, the program is designed to provide access to funding and experience in the grant application process.

Grants available in Round 2 are:

Small Grants
Up to $2,000

Small Grants are for short-term, collection-based projects. There are no set funding categories, and applications for a broad range of projects will be considered.

Applications close: 7 September 2025

Project Development Grants 
$2,500 – $7,500
Project Development Grants allow community museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces to carry out strategic and innovative projects with mid to long term outcomes. The grants can also provide an opportunity to work productively with an appropriate consultant as a skill development opportunity.

Applications close: 7 September 2025

For more information about the Volunteer Museum Grants program contact Alice Norwood, Museums Coordinator, alicen@mgnsw.org.au
Phone: (02) 5663 2338

First-time applicants or those with limited grant-writing experience are encouraged to reach out for ongoing assistance.

Find out more about M&G NSW’s grants program