National Archives Grants
National Archives has 3 open funds listed here, 2 of which accept applications all year.
Checked daily. Last updated 5 August 2026.
Awards published
96
Typical award
£5,000
Most awards
£3,000 to £10,000
Most funded region
London
32 awards in 2025, down from 42 the year before.
Recent awards include Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (£2,917, 2025), Durham University (£3,000, 2025) and Sandwell Archives (£19,580, 2025).
This funder has made 96 awards with a typical award of £5,000. Would you qualify?
See if you'd qualifyContains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.
What National Archives funds
Counted across the 3 open funds on this page.
Always open
No closing date, so you can apply whenever you are ready.
National Archives - Project Grants
National Archives
The National Archives offers project grants for heritage organisations in North West England. This funding helps galleries, libraries, archives, and museums work with communities. The grants aim to ma
National Archives - Engagement Grants
National Archives
This grant helps archive organisations connect their collections with local communities. The current round focuses on the theme of 'Belonging'. You need to find creative ways to use your records to en
Where this funding goes
Frequently asked questions about National Archives funding
How many National Archives grants are open right now?+
3 grants from National Archives are open on GrantMatch today, of which 2 have no fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
When is the next National Archives deadline?+
The nearest deadline is 4 July 2027. Always check the funder's own page for the final date before applying.
How much does National Archives usually award?+
Across 96 published awards, the typical National Archives grant is £5,000, with most falling between £3,000 and £10,000. Figures come from 360Giving open data and describe past awards, not what is on offer now.
How do I apply for National Archives funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the National Archives application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.