GEM Inclusive Pathways Grant Programme 2025-26

We are excited to announce the launch of the GEM Inclusive Pathways Grant Programme, a new funding opportunity made possible through the three year Investment Principles Support Organisation (IPSO) Programme from Arts Council England. To apply, fill out this online form by Monday 7 July at 6pm, with funding decisions made by the end of July 2025. Successful applicants will receive their project funding during August 2025 to commence their projects during September 2025 (including research). This grant is for accredited museums based in England.
About your organisation:
1.Organisation name(Required.)
2.Organisation address(Required.)
3.Contact person (name, job title)(Required.)
4.Contact email address(Required.)
5.Organisation type(Required.)
6.I confirm I work at an accredited Museum
7.Institutional GEM Membership Number

If you are not an Insitutional GEM Member, but would like to apply for the Grant programme, please follow the link to start your membership: https://gem.org.uk/join-gem/(Required.)
8.If you are applying as a hub of museums or heritage organisations please state the other partner organisations
About the project:
9.Project title(Required.)
10.Project Summary - please provide a brief summary of your project (150 words max)(Required.)
11.How does your project align with the aim of unlocking barriers to work experience, work placements and inclusive pathways, be it completely new work or developmental work of existing programmes? (300 words max)(Required.)
12.Who is your target audience?(Required.)
13.Will your work-based opportunities be:(Required.)
14.What activities will you deliver as part of the project? (Include a brief timeline. Projects need to commence in September 2025 - including research - and be completed by July 2026.)(Required.)
15.What is the expected impact from the project? Think about your audience and partnership working (if relevant)(Required.)
About the funding
16.How much funding are you requesting? (Maximum £5,000)(Required.)
17.Breakdown of costs - please provide an itemised budget for your project, specifying how grant funds will be spent (which could include travel bursaries)(Required.)
18.Will your organisation (or partner organisations) provide any additional funding or in-kind support? If yes, please describe.
Additional information
19.Have you received funding for similar projects before? If yes, briefly describe the project and its outcomes.
20.How will you acknowledge GEM and Arts Council England in your project’s publicity and materials?(Required.)
21.Do you agree to submit a report, high-quality images, and expense documentation upon project completion?(Required.)
22.Do you anticipate any challenges in delivering this project? If yes, how do you plan to address them?
23.By submitting this application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.(Required.)