Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to help not-for-profit organisations establish whether their project is feasible, ie, how does the proposed particular piece of work or activity help move the project forward and contribute towards revitalising a historic building. At the end of the funded work, organisations should be able to decide whether to commit to further costs, risk and effort in developing their project and have a clear idea of the next steps to be taken.
Applications are welcome from across England, but priority will be given to projects that:
- Involve the new use of a vacant historic building.
- Help revive high streets.
- Are in the top 30% most deprived areas.
- Involve and support diverse communities (traditionally underrepresented among heritage asset owners).
- Have a strong focus on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
- Contribute to local regeneration schemes.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from the following not-for-private profit organisations and lowest tiers of local government:
- Unincorporated charities
- Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs or SCIOs).
- Charitable Companies Limited by Guarantee.
- Charitable Community Benefit Societies.
- Community Benefit Societies.
- Not-for-private-profit Companies Limited by Guarantee.
- Community Interest Companies (CICs) Limited by Guarantee.
- Co-operatives
- Parish and Town Councils or Community Councils.
Grant amount: Up to £10,000 are available.
Grants are normally valid for one year.
Application process: There is a two-step application process:
- Step one: complete the short online Expression of Interest form on the AHF website. AHF will respond within six weeks.
- Step two: eligible organisations and projects will be invited to submit a full application. A link to the online application form will be sent to the applicant who will then have until 26 January 2024 to complete and submit it.
Applicants will be notified within two to three months of submitting their second stage application whether or not they have been successful.
The programme guidance, short online Expression of Interest form, and a list of the Project Support Officers and their contact details can be found on the AHF website.
Deadline: Not specified.
Contact information: Tel: 020 7925 0199 Email: ahf@ahfund.org.uk
Website: The Architectural Heritage Fund