National Museums Of Scotland - National Fund for Acquisitions
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The fund helps museums, galleries, libraries and archives throughout Scotland to make acquisitions for their collections, provided they are open to the public and not run for profit.
Grants may be made to assist the purchase of an object or group of objects that conforms to the applicant's collecting policy.
Funding is provided annually by Scottish Government and administered by National Museums Scotland.
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Geographical areas funded: Scotland
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital
Fund award sizes
- Minimum:
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- Maximum:
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- Average:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Museums, galleries, specialist libraries and archives in Scotland are eligible to apply provided they are open to the public and not run for profit. Museums and galleries must be accredited under the Arts Council England (ACE) Accreditation Scheme, managed in partnership with Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS).
When to apply
There are no deadlines for applicants, decisions on applications are made on a case by case basis.
How to apply
Application form and guidance on the NMS website. NMS strongly advise that you telephone for an initial discussion prior to submitting your application so that you can receive advice tailored to your specific organisation and proposed acquisition.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Arts and culture Education and training
Beneficiaries funded: General public
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National Museums Scotland
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Charity registered in Scotland SC011130
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Development Office Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
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