<div dir="ltr"><p class="gmail-mb-3" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 10px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:1.7em"><font face="arial, sans-serif" style="" color="#000000">The BCMA offers a selection of annual funding opportunities to support the ongoing professional development of our members. Current bursaries offer funding for training in technology, museum education, leadership & administration, financial management, and equity & access.</font></p><p class="gmail-mb-3" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 10px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:1.7em"><font face="arial, sans-serif" style="" color="#000000">The deadline to apply is February 19, 2024.  </font><a href="https://museum.bc.ca/funding-opportunities/bcma-bursaries/" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Learn more</a></p><p class="gmail-mb-3" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 10px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:1.7em"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Bursary applications are invited from BC Museums Association Institutional Members on behalf of staff or volunteers, or from Individual Members. </font><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif">If becoming a BCMA member is a barrier for you, please reach out to us at <span style="box-sizing:inherit"><a href="mailto:bcma@museum.bc.ca">bcma@museum.bc.ca</a></span> There is no restr</font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,sans-serif">iction on the training provider. Consideration will be given to both credit and non-credit educational opportunities. </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,sans-serif">Eligible expenses include but are not limited to consultant fees, tuition or registration fees, travel, and textbooks.</span></p><div><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><a href="https://museum.bc.ca/funding-opportunities/bcma-bursaries/">Learn more and apply now</a> (<a href="https://museum.bc.ca/funding-opportunities/bcma-bursaries/">https://museum.bc.ca/funding-opportunities/bcma-bursaries/</a>)</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">If you have any questions, please reach out to us at <a href="mailto:bcma@museum.bc.ca">bcma@museum.bc.ca</a>.</font></div></div>