National Archives - Engagement Grants

Action Together
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

North West England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

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 engage new and existing audiences. The grant is available to organisations in North West England.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must hold archive collections
  • Project must align with the theme of 'Belonging'
  • Must engage new or existing audiences with archive records
Who is this for?

This grant is for organisations in North West England that hold archive collections and want to connect them with their communities. It suits charities, community groups, and cultural organisations with records relevant to the theme of 'Belonging'. It is not for businesses or individuals without an archival collection.

No published award history for Action Together. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Action Together

Aims/priorities: Funding is intended to allow organisations to connect archives with their communities and the wider public in alignment with key moments of national significance.The theme of the current round  is ‘Belonging’. Applicants will need to consider their collections and devise creative ways to use these records to engage with new and existing audiences,…

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Last updated: 26 July 2026