M&G NSW is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for two grants from the Volunteer Museum Grant Program for 2024. 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: 8 September 2024
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: 8 September 2024
Up to $4000 for the development and delivery of skill development training and networking events. The events are expected to involve more than one museum and usually bring in a professional consultant to run one or a series of workshops.
Applications are accepted until funding is expended.
Matched funding of $50 – $500 for volunteers to attend or host development activities in NSW. The grants can cover the cost of attending a workshop, conference or course, bringing a presenter to your museum or the travel costs of a group of volunteers visiting another museum.
Applications are accepted until funding is expended.
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.
