UK grant · Historic England
People and Research
£250 to £300,000 Closes 1 April 2027
Official listing and how to apply
Source: Find a Grant (GOV.UK) · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | Historic England |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | £250 to £300,000 |
| Total funding available | £4,700,000 |
| Opens | 1 April 2026 |
| Closes | 1 April 2027 (142 days left) |
| Who can apply | Businesses, Public sector and councils, Individuals, Charities and non-profits |
| Applicant types listed | Personal / Individual; Public Sector; Non-profit; Private Sector; Local authority |
| Nation or region | England |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Find a Grant (GOV.UK) |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Find a Grant (GOV.UK):
The People and Places scheme provides funding for research and engagement activities and to build skills and capacity in our historic environment at both national and regional levels.
The research funding from this scheme helps us to know what our historic environment comprises, which aspects of it are the most signficant, how people value and interact with it, and what innovation in science and approach will help us to look after it for the future.
The capacity building is targeted towards helping to reduce or avoid risk to the historic environment by building capacity and commitment of local communities to champion the conservation and enhancement of their own local historic environment. The promotion of best-practice standards and skills for the conservation, documentation, interpretation and sustainable management of the resources of England's historic environment.
Funding towards projects which enable national third-sector organisations to reduce their reliance on public funding and to increase their effectiveness in their work with the historic environment.
Eligibility
All organisations including local authorities, educational institutions, charitable trusts and registered companies that have an eligible project (see below) can apply for this grant. Individuals can also apply as long as they can provide evidence of self-employed/sole trader status.
To be eligible for a grant your activity needs to meet one or more of our 4 grant priorities:
- Help more people to connect with, enjoy and benefit from the historic environment.
- Use heritage to improve civic pride, prosperity and well being.
- Achieve a positive change and sustainable future for historic places including buildings, landscapes, archaeological sites and marine assets.
- Ensure heritage plays an important role in the fight to limit and manage the effects of climate change.
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