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National Lottery Grants for Heritage

Funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for heritage projects across the UK. Grants are available for a wide range of heritage activities, from conserving historic buildings to supporting local traditions.

Who can apply

CIC, Constituted Group, Grassroots Group, Local Authority, Registered Charity

Perks & benefits

Good practice guidance
Advice from grantees
Inclusive heritage support
Strategic initiatives access

Sources

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Funding

£10k – £250k

Deadline

November 21, 2026

Opens

June 1, 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Grants from £250,000 to £10 million for large-scale heritage projects that align with Heritage 2033 investment principles.
We fund projects that value, care for and sustain heritage for everyone across the UK, now and in the future.
Projects must clearly focus on heritage – this can be national, regional or local heritage of the UK.
Projects must take into account all four investment principles: saving heritage, protecting the environment, inclusion access and participation, and organisational sustainability.
Projects must have a clear plan with a defined start, middle and end.
Projects must not have already started.
Projects must demonstrate the need for National Lottery investment.
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