Historic England - History in the Making Fund
Funding
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Location
UK-wide
Applications
Rolling (always open)
History in the Making helps young people aged 13 to 25 explore and celebrate local history. It focuses on underrepresented young people who might not usually engage with heritage. Young people choose what to celebrate and how, using art forms like murals, theatre, and walking trails. The fund covers projects in North West England.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must involve young people aged 13 to 25
- Must focus on underrepresented young people
- Project must connect young people with local history or heritage
- Must be based in or serve North West England
This grant is for groups working with underrepresented young people aged 13 to 25 in North West England. It suits youth organisations, arts groups, and community projects focused on heritage and local history. It is not aimed at businesses or individuals applying on their own behalf.
Regions
No published award history for Historic England. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Historic England
Aims/priorities: History in the Making is a grant that enables underrepresented young people (aged 13-25) to discover, engage, and connect with their local stories and ensure the history that matters to them is not forgotten. Using different art forms, from artworks and murals to immersive walking trails and theatre productions, young people decide who and what to celebrate…
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