ACCREDITATION SUPPORT GRANTS The next round of the Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales small grant scheme is now available to its members (grants to a maximum of £5,000 but priority to smaller applications). See attachments for full details. Any queries to John Marjoram, Federation Development Officer, [log in to unmask] Closing date 13th November 2015 (12 noon). Grant scheme funded by Welsh Government and the Federation. Remember – First World War projects are eligible for grants. NEW! GRANT PRIORITY AREA Priority will be given to any applications that address the Welsh Government’s anti- poverty agenda, specifically those which meet the recommendations of Baroness Andrews’ report on Culture and Poverty: Harnessing the power of the arts, culture and heritage to promote social justice in Wales which challenges cultural and heritage organisations to work together to deliver transformational change. Applications which cover Community First Cluster areas will have higher priority and especially those which are associated with Pioneer Areas. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss ideas with Communities First Cluster contacts before submitting applications.