Grants of up to £100,000 to support museums and community partners using collections to drive inclusion, equity and social and climate justice.
Funder
Museums Association – Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund (EFCCF)
Who can apply
UK museums and partnerships between museums and community organisations.
Two funding streams are available:
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Core Grants – for individual museums with strong participatory and inclusion strategies
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Partnership Project Grants – for collaborative projects between museums and community organisations
What’s funded
Projects that use museum collections to:
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Promote inclusion and equity
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Address social justice issues
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Support climate justice
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Increase community participation and co-production
The fund supports meaningful collaboration and long-term change.
How much
Up to £100,000
Since launching in 2011, the fund has awarded over £14 million to nearly 200 projects.
Key dates
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From February 2026: contact the Museums Association to discuss ideas
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22 July 2026: deadline for expression of interest
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w/c 10 August 2026: shortlist confirmation
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4 November 2026: second stage applications due
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Mid December 2026: funding decisions announced