The National Archives Grants

The National Archives has 2 open funds listed here, with the next deadline on 16 November 2026.

Checked daily. Last updated 9 November 2026.

Funder track record

Last published award 2025Open to first-time applicants

Awards published

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).

Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.

What The National Archives funds

Counted across the 2 open funds on this page.

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (2)Charities & Non-Profit (1)

Deadline · 3 Jul 2027

Community Hub Bursaries

The National Archives

£10 - £1,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

The National Archives gives grants of £10 to £1,000 to individuals building skills in community heritage work, anywhere in the UK. Applications close on 3 July 2027, and bursaries run on a rolling basis from September 2025 to March 2027. A panel assesses applications quarterly. You apply through an online form. You do not need an organisation behind you, and independent practitioners can apply. The funder lists these eligible costs: course or workshop fees, in-person or online; travel and accommodation for training; mentoring or coaching sessions; conference or sector event attendance; books and toolkits; and shadowing or placements in galleries, libraries, archives and museums. Applicants must work in some way in the GLAM or heritage sector, live in the UK, have the right to access public funds, and be 18 or over. You need a UK bank account in the exact name you apply in. Each person can receive one bursary only.

Deadline · 16 Nov 2026

National Archives - Project Grants

The National Archives

Up to £30,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

The National Archives funds Project Grants of up to £30,000 for partnerships between a GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) or heritage organisation and a community group. The deadline is Monday 16 November. The scheme is part of the Spaces, Places and Belonging Community Hub, a national programme launched in early 2026. The National Archives runs it with Leeds Museums & Galleries, the National Library of Wales, and the Community Archives & Heritage Group. Money goes to substantial, collaborative projects. The funder lists in-depth research, skills development, and lasting resources that reflect diverse voices and experiences. Projects should be co-designed and community-led. You can build on a Seed Corn project or start fresh. Each partnership needs at least one GLAM or heritage organisation and one community group, a UK base and a UK bank account. Groups that have had a Community Hub Project Grant before cannot apply. The funder strongly encourages an early conversation with the Community Hub team.

Where this funding goes

England (1)National (UK-wide) (1)North East England (1)North West England (1)Northern Ireland (1)Scotland (1)

Frequently asked questions about The National Archives funding

How many The National Archives grants are open right now?+

2 grants from The National Archives are open on GrantMatch today. The list is checked daily.

When is the next The National Archives deadline?+

The nearest deadline is 16 November 2026, and the furthest is 3 July 2027. Always check the funder's own page for the final date before applying.

How much does The National Archives usually award?+

Across 96 published awards, the typical The 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 The National Archives funding?+

Each grant on this page links to the The National Archives application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.