Funding for Professional Development
We know that budgets are always tight so we are compiling a list of sources of funds that can be used for professional development. Here are some that we are familiar with in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
If you know of others please let us know so we can add them to the list.
Iowa Conservation and Preservation Consortium
The Iowa Conservation and Preservation Consortium (ICPC) does have scholarships available for members of ICPC who take Museum Study courses. Learn more about this reimbursement scholarship on their http://www.iowaconserveandpreserve.org/?page_id=7
(NYSCA) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS FOR MUSEUMS
The New York State Council on the Arts
(NYSCA) fosters and advances the full breadth of
New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. In partnership with CNY Arts, NYSCA
offers professional development funding for eligible non-profit museums and museum service
organizations in New York State that are open to the public. With a simple application, you
may be considered for awards up to $1,000. These funds may be used for professional
development activities which occur between January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
New York State-based non-profit museums or museum service organizations may apply for support to attend conferences, bring in consultants for in-house training, or participate in training that directly relates to the museum’s work and connects to NYSCA’s mission. Here's a great chance to grow your staff's skills and expertise! In collaboration with
CNY Arts, Inc., NY non-profit museums can level up their team with up to $1K in professional development funds. Apply today! Deadline is March 1, 2024. For more information:
https://ow.ly/QZCR50Qu7OW
IMLS Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff
Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff, a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, supports staff capacity building projects that use professional development to generate systemic change within a museum. Learn more about this grant program on their website.
https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-empowered-professional-development-opportunities-museum-staff
Canadian Museums Association Professional Development
The Canadian Museums Association has professional development bursaries available for Emerging and Mid-Career Professionals.
Emerging Professional Development bursaries are given out to promote the exchange of knowledge and learning between museum professionals at the beginning of their careers. The program provides financial assistance to individuals to attend short courses, seminars, and workshops.
Bursaries for Mid-Career Professional Development are given out to build new competencies and increase individual and institutional performance. Bursaries are provided for specialized museum studies at a national or international level, such as specialized courses, seminars, workshops and symposia, as well as professional exchanges that promote continuous learning.
Learn more about this bursary program on their website.
https://museums.ca/site/bursaries
UK Association of Independent Museums (AIM) Training Grants
AIM Training Grants are available to support member museums in developing the skills and expertise of their workforce (paid or voluntary). Learn more about this grant program on their website. https://www.aim-museums.co.uk/for-aim-members/grants/aim-training-grants/
IIC Opportunities Fund
Needs-Based and Learning-Focused IIC Stipends
We are offering funding for up to 50 current IIC Student, Early Career and Individual members to support their learning, research and professional development during these challenging times. This could cover anything from skill building – possibly through attending events on or offline, enhancing conservation and digital skills or learning how to diversify income streams.
https://www.iiconservation.org/about/awards/opportunities
New Zealand Professional Development Grant
Access museum or gallery training programmes – local or international.
Use our Professional Development Grant to access museum or gallery training programmes – local or international – with long-term benefits for you, your organisation, and the sector.
Maximum funding request: $1,000 excluding GST