Funding to connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK.

Not-for-profit organisations and third sector-led partnerships in the UK can now apply for the largest grants within the National Lottery’s Heritage programme.

Until the end of the 2022/23 financial year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, priority will be given to projects that:

• Promote inclusion and involve a wider range of people (mandatory outcome).
• Boost the local economy.
• Encourage skills development and job creation.
• Support wellbeing.
• Create better places to live, work and visit.
• Improve the resilience of organisations working in heritage.

The programme provides three levels of grants, with those under £250,000 offered on a rolling basis:

• £3,000 to £10,000 (for up to one year).
• £10,000 to £250,000 (for up to five years).
• £250,000 to £5 million (over five years).

Grants can cover a wide range of projects and cover most costs associated with direct project delivery including staff/volunteers, training, repair and conservation and digital outputs.

The next deadline for grants up to £5 million is 23 February 2023.

How To Apply

All relevant document relating to priorities, application guidance, help notes and revised outcomes are available from the NLHF website. Applicants should read these documents before starting the application process.

Applications are submitted via the online portal on the NLHF website.