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Historic England People and Research grants

Historic England

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Worth

£5,000 to £200,000

Deadline

Closes 31 March 2027

Type of funding

Grant

Where

England

What it is

Competitive grants for projects about England's historic environment: research, surveys and investigations, scientific and technical conservation, guidance, archiving and publication, plus engagement, skills and heritage project posts. Registered companies, charities and sole traders with an eligible project can apply; research grants are typically £5,000 to £50,000.

Checked 9 Nov 2026 on Historic England and Find a Grant: open until 31 March 2027, starting with an expression of interest. Research grants are typically £5,000 to £50,000 (up to around £200,000 for complex projects); grants are competitive and must meet one of Historic England's four priorities.

Official source

Who can apply

A summary of the main rules, not the full list. Historic England decides who is eligible, so read their guidance before you apply. The free scan checks these against your own business.

  • A project about England's historic environment
  • A heritage practice, creative or construction business, or a heritage charity or social enterprise
  • You run a heritage project: research, survey, conservation science, engagement, skills or archiving for England's historic environment
Read the full rules at the official source

Common questions

Is Historic England People and Research grants open for applications?
Yes. It is open for applications until 31 March 2027.
How much is Historic England People and Research grants worth?
£5,000 to £200,000. It is a grant, and the funder decides what each applicant receives.
Who runs Historic England People and Research grants, and where is it available?
Historic England runs it. It is available in England.

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Information, not financial advice; eligibility is decided by the funder. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Schemes change — confirm details on the official page before applying.