Aims/Priorities: This fund aims to support communities to use heritage to shape the future of local places. Funding is for projects that use historic buildings, places, sites, and stories to help communities build confidence, strengthen local identity, create new relationships, and influence decisions about the places where they live.
Who can apply: Organisations based in England can apply, including constituted community groups, charities, community interest companies, and local authorities. Groups must be able to provide evidence of their governance arrangements.
The proposed project must be in an IMD 1–3 area in England. This means they must be in one of the following deciles:
- Decile 1 = among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England.
- Decile 2 = among the 10–20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England.
- Decile 3 = among the 20–30% most deprived neighbourhoods in England.
Grant amount: Grants of up to £15,000 are available.
Application process: Guidance notes and an application form are available from the Historic England website. Completed applications must be submitted by email.
Deadline: Friday 27 November 2026 (23:59)
Contact info: Historic England - Championing England's heritage | Historic England
Website: Neighbourhood Heritage: Grants for Communities | Historic England