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Museums Galleries Scotland has launched a £330,000 fund to support museums in Scotland with the costs of re-opening safely while restrictions are still in place due to COVID-19.

The COVID-19 Adaptation Fund will provide grants of up to £7,500 for museums, and up to £10,000 for partnerships, to support the costs of essential adaptations, equipment and training that will ensure the safety and confidence of staff, volunteers and visitors, and enable them to reopen safely in accordance with government guidance.

Funding can be used to cover costs such as:

• PPE for staff and volunteers in line with Scottish Government guidance
• Additional cleaning equipment and products
• Screens and barriers where these are required
• Signage
• Contactless payment technology
• Other equipment and materials necessary to comply with government guidelines
• Training for staff

Applications can be made until 5pm on the 11th June 2021. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis as they are received and decisions will be made within two weeks of receiving the application. 

For further information contact the Grants Team at grants@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk or on 0131 550 4115.