We published our Priorities for Culture in May 2025.
This grant offers revenue funding to address the following ambitions:
- ensuring culture is inclusive, accessible and diverse
- reflecting the needs and aspirations of children and young people
- caring for our collections and assets
- supporting good digital practice
- supporting sustainable development, achieving net-zero, and tackling the climate and nature emergencies.
Read the guidance: Priorities for Culture enhanced local sector support for museums, archives and libraries: guidance
Apply for the grant using the application form: Priorities for Culture enhanced local sector support for museums, archives and libraries: application form
Applications close 10am on 29 September 2025.
We will advertise a series of drop-in sessions soon. Local authorities and their partnerships are invited to use these sessions to:
- check if they are eligible
- get advice on applying for funding to support local museum, library and archive services in their area