Grant News
The Architectural Heritage Fund has announced that its Heritage Revival Fund, a grants programme aimed at revitalising neglected historic buildings in town centres across England, is now open for applications.
Funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Historic England, this initiative is part of the government's £270 million investment in arts and culture. The programme seeks to empower community organisations to take ownership of local heritage assets, transforming them into thriving spaces that meet community needs.
The Heritage Revival Fund offers three types of grants:
- Project Viability Grants: Up to £15,000 for early-stage work to assess the condition and potential uses of historic buildings. Expressions of interest can be submitted at any time. Notification of decisions within six weeks. Those who are successful at stage one will be invited to submit a full application.
- Project Development Grants: Up to £100,000 to support the development and coordination of projects, taking them towards the start of on-site work. Expressions of interest can be submitted at any time. Notification of decisions within six weeks. Those who are successful at stage one will be invited to submit a full application by the 19th January 2026.
- Capital Grants: Up to £350,000 for the physical restoration and adaptation of historic buildings. The Capital Grants programme is currently closed to new applications.
This funding addresses the need to preserve historic buildings that are at risk of neglect or decay. By supporting community-led initiatives, the programme aims to breathe new life into these structures, ensuring they continue to serve as valuable assets for local communities.
Eligible applicants include charities, parish councils, not-for-profit organisations, and social enterprises, etc. Priority will be given to projects located in town centres across England.
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