Creative Minds Fund

The Creative Minds Fund will support museums and organisations working with people experiencing mental health issues to create engagement opportunities. Projects can last up to 18 months and will involve participants in creative activities related to the museum and its collection. Any organisation that runs an accredited or non-accredited museum in Scotland, that meets the criteria, can apply to MGS for up to £25,000.

This fund aims to develop programming that includes and benefits people experiencing mental health issues. It also aims to strengthen relationships between Scottish museums and mental health organisations and increase the museum sector’s confidence and capacity to become more inclusive places.

All museums must apply in partnership with an organisation which provides support or services to those experiencing mental health issues. The organisation must be a registered charity, Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, public body or local authority.