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Grants and funding

MLA makes grants to sponsored bodies who promote different aspects of the work of museums, libraries and archives or within the remit of national programmes, such as Framework for the Future and Renaissance.

A few schemes are open to applications from organisations within the sector. However, the eligibility criteria differ from scheme to scheme. Should any organisation consider making an application it is recommended that they read the specific guidance notes for these schemes beforehand. Please note that MLA does not make grants to individuals.

If a scheme is not listed below it may be one of the discontinued schemes.

For further information or queries about the management of MLA’s grants, please contact Matthew Smith Grants and Procurement Manager.

PRISM Grant Fund

The PRISM Grant Fund supports the acquisition and/or conservation of a movable object or group of objects illustrating the history

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MLA/V&A Purchase Grant Fund

The MLA / Victoria & Albert Purchase Grant Fund contributes to the purchase of objects relating to the arts, literature and...

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Paralympic Inspirations

Free events at museums and art galleries in the West Midlands.

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Creative Apprenticeships scheme achieves target

Apprenticeships are increasingly seen as a key means of ensuring work experience and training for young people

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Latest News

Responsibilities transfer

From 1st October 2011, this site will not be updated, so please treat it as the static archive it is. This is because <a target="_Blank" href="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/">Arts Council England</a> has now taken over museums and libraries responsibilities. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/">The National Archives</a> has assumed responsibility for strategic leadership of the Archives sector. Arts Council responsibilities will also now include the Renaissance programme, Museum Accreditation, and Library Development, together with cultural property services such as Export Licensing and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. The National Archives has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the archives sector and advising government on its development. The MLA is now winding down, with a skeleton staff remaining until May 2012 to complete the management of existing Renaissance contracts, complete outstanding financial and contractual arrangements and prepare for the appointment of a liquidator. This website will remain live until 31st March so that the public still has full access to the material on it – good practice case studies, toolkits, guidance and a range of other publications.  Continue reading

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    If a scheme is not listed it may be one of the discontinued schemes

  • renaissance

    Renaissance is the MLA’s ground-breaking programme to transform England’s regional museums. Central government funding is enabling regional museums across the country to raise their standards and deliver real results in terms of education and regeneration in local communities.

  • Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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