National Lottery Grants for Heritage - Grants of up to £10 Million

Closing date

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 deadline for applications is 12 noon on 26 February 2026.