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AIM training grants are available to support member museums in developing the skills and expertise of their workforce (paid or voluntary). Priority will be given to smaller museums receiving less than 20,000 visitors a year.

AIM Training Grants are available to support member museums to develop the skills and expertise of their workforce, both paid and voluntary. AIM member organisations can apply for funding, up to £350 per organisation per year, to support training and development. AIM can support costs related to fees, accommodation, (where distance travel is involved), and environmentally sensitive travel.

The grant can be used to fund:

• Attendance of courses, seminars, and workshops
• Online remote courses and training
• Subject specialist training
• Museum study visits
• Mentoring placements

AIM training grants awarded for use in 2026 need to be completed and claimed before Monday 14 December 2026.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Who can apply

Applicant museums must be AIM members and priority will be given to smaller museums, staff members and volunteers that have not previously received a training grant.

When to apply

Now open. Closing Date: November 2026. Applications will be assessed on the first Tuesday of the month and a decision shared via email.

Next deadline: 1 Nov 2026

How to apply

Download EoI form and submit via email to [email protected]. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full project plan with supporting documents.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Education and training Heritage and building preservation

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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