Funding - Heritage
This page is updated regularly with new funding opportunities
Health and Wellbeing in Museums Fund - Ending soon
The fund is designed to enable museums to build on their existing, leading health and wellbeing work
This fund aims to support the development and continuation of groundbreaking health and wellbeing programmes in UK museums during a time of financial crisis and increasing demand for services. Around ten grants of between £50,000 to £75,000 are available per funding round.
This fund will enable Museums to build on their existing leading health and wellbeing work. The application process is as follows: Potential applicants must complete a short online eligibility quiz; Eligible applicants will then be able to book a conversation with Museums Association to discuss their idea; Applicants who then meet all the essential criteria and excel in at least one of four criteria for success will be invited to complete a full application.
Deadline is 26 June 2025. Applicants will be notified of any decisions made in late September 2025
Heritage Revival Fund
Fund to support community regeneration of historic buildings in town centres
Communities across England can now apply for a share of almost £20 million to help care for historic buildings and heritage sites in their local area, ensuring that everyone, everywhere feels proud of where they live. The new £4.85 million Heritage Revival Fund is currently accepting applications for projects that will help to rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings, like theatres, department stores and former banks. It will do this by supporting community organisations, charities and social enterprises to take ownership of these sites, transforming them into vibrant spaces that meet local needs.
The programme will run from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026.
Benefact Trust
Funding for capital projects to improve Christian buildings across the UK
Benefact Trust is offering grants to support capital works to protect and enhance Christian church and charity buildings, ensuring their continued use and viability, and the safeguarding of their heritage.
The Building Improvement Grants Fund will support direct capital costs relating to the following types of work:
- Essential repairs to ensure the viability of a building.
- Works or equipment to improve accessibility.
- Energy efficiency measures.
- Conservation or restoration of historic features.
- Aesthetic enhancements to indoor or outdoor spaces.
The average decision time for smaller grants (up to £10,000) is two months. Larger grants (over £10,000) are considered at grants committee and board meetings and can take between four and six months.
The programme is open to applications from churches, cathedrals, denominational bodies, and Christian charities across the UK.
Applications can be submitted at any time
