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The National Lottery Heritage Fund · United Kingdom

National Lottery Grants for Heritage

Awaiting next round

Projects that connect people and communities to the heritage of the UK: buildings, nature, collections, stories, languages and traditions.

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Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.

Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
£10,000-250,000 (bigger grants up to £10 million)
Listed deadline
Closed; reopens January 2027 with new guidance
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Charities, Indigenous nations and organizations, Municipalities, Libraries, archives and museums.
Where
Anywhere in United Kingdom
Good for
Heritage, history and archives, Community and social services, Land, water and environment, Indigenous languages
Pays for
A project, Paying people, Training or professional development, Buildings or renovations, Events, festivals or workshops

Who it's intended for

Details
Not-for-profit organisations and partnerships; private owners of heritage up to £100,000. Projects must focus on UK heritage; projects in Wales must include the Welsh language.
The catch
Grants of £100,000-250,000 need at least 5% from other sources.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Not-for-profit organisations and partnerships; private owners of heritage up to £100,000. Projects must focus on UK heritage; projects in Wales must include the Welsh language.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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