National Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10million

The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Ongoing

Funding

£250,000 – £10,000,000

Location

East of England, England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The National Lottery Heritage Fund offers grants from £250,000 to £10 million for major heritage projects. You can use the money for heritage conservation, restoration and community engagement work. Not-for-profit organisations can apply for this funding. The grants are for significant heritage projects that make a real difference to communities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You need to be working on a major heritage project to qualify. The funding covers large-scale initiatives that preserve and celebrate heritage.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charity

Key requirements:

  • Must be not-for-profit organisation
  • Must be undertaking major heritage project
Who is this for?

This grant is for not-for-profit organisations planning major heritage projects in England. You need a significant heritage conservation, restoration or community engagement project. This is not for small heritage projects or for-profit businesses.

Full details from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Large-scale heritage grants from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for major heritage projects. Funding ranges from £250,000 to £10 million for significant heritage conservation, restoration and community engagement initiatives.

How to apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Contact them directly to discuss your major heritage project before applying.

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Last updated: 14 June 2026