Not-for-profit organisations across the UK can now apply for grants of between £250,000 and £10 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for projects connecting people and communities to UK heritage.

The funding can be used to support a broad range of activities and project costs, such as:

• volunteer expenses, new staff posts and training costs
• capital works, repair, maintenance and conservation
• professional fees, event costs and activities to strengthen organisations
• acquisition of heritage and costs associated with the purchase
• costs to join Fit for the Future, a UK-wide environmental sustainability network

Projects must take into account the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s four investment principles:

• saving heritage
• protecting the environment
• inclusion, access and participation
• organisational sustainability

Partnerships are encouraged.

Up to 10% match funding is required.

The next application deadline is 12noon, 12 November 2026, to receive a decision by the end of December 2026