Aims/priorities: Grants are available for the conservation, repair and conversion of listed buildings of all grades, historic buildings in conservation areas, registered parks, gardens and scheduled monuments in England to help people save the historic sites that are important to them, especially those areas most in need.
The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund's objectives are to:
- Repair and safeguard heritage at risk across England
- Remove or significantly reduce risk and deterioration for priority heritage assets
- Bring historic buildings back into safe and productive use
- Target projects in England's most disadvantaged communities
Projects must match one or more of Historic England's priorities, which are to:
- Help more people to connect with, enjoy and benefit from the historic environment.
- Use heritage to improve civic pride, prosperity, and wellbeing.
- 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.
Who can apply? Both individuals and organisations can apply.
To be eligible, applicants must have legal responsibility for the repair of the property, which includes those who:
- Own the property outright.
- Hold a full repairing lease which has at least 21 years to run.
- Demonstrate that they have an agreement to acquire the property in question either outright or by a full repairing lease of at least 21 years.
Grant amount: A total of £15 million is being made available each year from 2025 to 2030. Grants of up to £1 million are available.
Deadline: Friday 18 September.
Application process: The guidance notes are available on the Historic England's website here.
There is a two-step application process:
- The first step is to submit an online Expression of Interest. For the second 2026 round, expressions of interest will be accepted between 28 August 2026 and 18 September 2026.
- Those who are successful will be invited to complete a full application form by the deadline for full applications.
Contact Historic England for further information.
Contact information:
Email: centralgrants@historicengland.org.uk