Humanitarian Support Fund
Support for colleagues affected by humanitarian crises around the world
Funding
We provide more than £1m in funding every year to support projects that make a real impact on our museums and communities, as well as to individual members in need of financial support or professional opportunities.
Our funding streams
Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund
Support for projects that bring collections closer to people
moreDigital Innovation and Engagement Fund
Grants for creative digital engagement
moreBenevolent Fund
Support for professional development, financial distress and inclusion
moreBeecroft Bequest
Support for the acquisition of pre-19th century pictures and works of art
moreBold Futures
Building a shared vision for museums, galleries and science centres
moreMindsets + Missions for Museums and Science Centres of the Future
Developing new approaches to engaging underrepresented groups
moreLatest information
Museum Freelance CPD Fund
28 one-off grants of £500 available to freelancers for their professional development
2020 Collections Innovation and Engagement funding awards
The Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund has awarded over £10m since 2011 – discover the latest grantees
Benevolent Fund receives £15,000 donation
The funding will be used to provide ongoing support for members and the sector during this time