Aims/Priorities: The funding is intended to support early-stage, exploratory projects that aim to spark new ideas and innovative approaches to community engagement with heritage. The grants are particularly designed to help organisations test concepts, build partnerships, or pilot activities, with a strong emphasis on experimentation and learning.
Who can apply? Eligible applicants include community groups and GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) and other heritage organisations working with communities across the UK.
There is particular interest in applications from smaller and grassroots groups.
To be eligible, applicants need to:
- Be involved with, or linked to, the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) and/or wider Heritage sector.
- Be based in the UK (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales).
- Have a UK bank account.
Applicants should not have received a Community Hub Seed Corn grant before. Previously unsuccessful applicants can apply again with the agreement of the Community Hub team.
Grant Amount: Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are available.
Application Process: There will be two application rounds for the Seed Corn grants. Applications will be reviewed within two months of the deadline.
Applications will be accepted from:
- 15 September 2025 to 28 November 2025.
- 2 February 2026 to 17 April 2026.
A Community Hub Launch webinar will be held on 17 September (14:00 to 15:30) which will provide details about the grant scheme and to answer questions. Booking is required. Free tickets are on eventbrite (The webinar will be recorded, but the Q&A will not.)
Contact the National Archives for further information.
Deadline: The deadline for Round 1 is Friday 28 November 2025
Contact Information: sophie.ansteedemas@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Website: Seed Corn Grants - Portals