Current Funding Available
We are currently offering grants of up to £15,000 to help assess the viability of historic building projects, and up to £20,000 towards development work to progress plans for historic buildings.
This grants programme has been made possible by funding from Historic England and the Pilgrim Trust.
You can find out more about grants available, the work we can support and how to apply below.
Project Viability Grants
Grant size: Up to £15,000
Length: Up to one year
Location: Anywhere in England
Organisation type: Charities and not-for-profit organisations, including social enterprises
Funding covers: Project costs and overheads
Project stage: RIBA Plan of Work stage 0 - 2
Match-funding: Preferred, but not essential
We are currently offering grants of up to £15,000 to support early-stage work on historic building projects.
These grants should help you to establish whether a project is viable. Work will probably focus on understanding the condition of the building, how it might be used, and whether that intended use is appropriate for the building and likely to be sustainable.
Download England Programme Guidance Notes
Project Development Grants
Grant size: Up to £20,000
Length: Up to one year
Location: Anywhere in England
Organisation type: Charities and not-for-profit organisations, including social enterprises
Funding covers: Project costs and overheads
Project stage: RIBA Plan of Work stage 2 - 4
Match-funding: Preferred but not essential
We are currently offering grants of up to £20,000 to support development work on historic building projects.
Project Development Grants can cover some of the costs of developing and co-ordinating your project and taking it towards the start of work on site.
To qualify, an organisation must have established that the end use of the project is likely to be viable and have decided to take the project forward.
