People and Research
Historic EnglandEngland£250 – £300k
Who can apply
All organisations including local authorities, educational institutions, charitable trusts and registered companies that have an eligible project (see below) can apply for this grant. Individuals can also apply as long as they can provide evidence of self-employed/sole trader status. To be eligible for a grant your activity needs to meet one or more of our 4 grant priorities: Help more people to connect with, enjoy and benefit from the historic environment. Use heritage to improve civic pride, prosperity and well being. Achieve a positive change and sustainable future for historic places including buildings, landscapes, archaeological sites and marine assets. Ensure heritage plays an important role in the fight to limit and manage the effects of climate change.
What it funds
The People and Places scheme provides funding for research and engagement activities and to build skills and capacity in our historic environment at both national and regional levels. The research funding from this scheme helps us to know what our historic environment comprises, which aspects of it are the most signficant, how people value and interact with it, and what innovation in science and approach will help us to look after it for the future. The capacity building is targeted towards…
How to apply
All applications are managed through the Central Grants Team and where applicable are Regional Teams. If you are interested in applying, please see the website. https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/grants/apply/
Last checked against the official source: 24 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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