The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) is currently inviting applications for funding through three separate schemes. AIM grants are open to members of the association: refer to each scheme for additional criteria.
Museum Fundamentals
Grants up to £20,000 to help small and medium-sized museums to research, conserve, interpret and display their collections and to meet the standards required for Accreditation.
Expressions of Interest by 8 August 2025
Collections Care and Conservation Grants
AIM members with fewer than 50,000 visitors a year – small and medium museums can apply for £1,200 for a Collections Care Audit
Apply by 26 September 2025
AIM Training Grants
AIM training grants of up to £350 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 fewer than 20,000 visitors a year.
Apply by November 2025
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Grants for members of the Association of Independent Museums
Application deadline:
Refer to each scheme