The National Archives has announced that its Project Grants programme is now open for applications, offering grants of up to £30,000 for collaborative heritage projects across the UK.

The programme supports partnerships between GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) or Heritage organisations and community groups. Each application must involve at least one GLAM or Heritage organisation and one community group working collaboratively. The partnership can be an existing one, or a new one created for the purposes of this application.

The programme aims to strengthen relationships between communities and heritage organisations by supporting research, skills development, and resources that reflect diverse voices and experiences.

Eligible costs include:

• staff time or freelance fees for project delivery
• community engagement and co-design activities
• training and skills development for participants
• travel and subsistence for project participants
• materials, equipment, or venue hire
• digital tools, platforms, or content creation
• evaluation and dissemination of project outcomes
• translation or accessibility services
• general organisational overheads or core running costs

Proposals must be co-designed and community-led, with an emphasis on inclusion, sustainability, and long-term impact.

Applications may be for new projects or build on earlier Seed Corn work, but must demonstrate how they will deliver clear, lasting benefits for both communities and organisations.

Projects can last up to one year, and all funding must be spent by December 2027.

The deadline for applications is 12 June 2026.

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