CBC Network - The National Lottery Heritage Fund - applying for grants from £10,000 to £250,000

Online
Thursday 2nd July 2026
CBC’s Funding Network - Meet the Funder Event
The National Lottery Heritage Fund


Do you have an idea for a heritage project?
Are you thinking of applying to The National Lottery Heritage Fund?
Come along to our advice session:
Thursday 2nd July 2026 online
10.30am-12.00pm


‘Applying for grants from £10,000 to £250,000 under the new 10-year strategy ‘Heritage 2033’
Join members of the Heritage Fund’s Engagement Team online to find out about their new guidance and application form.
They will cover:
  • A brief introduction to The National Lottery Heritage Fund
  • Who and what can be supported under this grant programme
  • Applying for a grant from £10,000 to £250,000 under Heritage 2033
  • Heritage 2033’s four Investment Principles
  • Things to consider when developing an application e.g. how creative organisations and projects ensure they keep the heritage focus
  • How to get pre-application advice on a heritage project idea
  • Plus time for questions
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder of the UK’s heritage. Read about Heritage 2033 and its delivery plan for 2023-26 on the website. See this short film  for examples of projects they have funded from across the Midlands and East area

The Heritage Fund accept applications from not-for-profit organisations, private owners of a heritage asset and partnerships.
Here are some examples of the types of organisations they can fund:
  • charities, trusts and charitable incorporated organisations
  • community and voluntary groups
  • community/parish councils
  • community interest companies
  • faith-based or church organisations
  • local authorities
  • other public sector organisations
  • private owners of a heritage asset, for example a building, land, object or collection
  • Organisations need to have a bank account, a governing document, and two or more members that are not related or living at the same address.
Please note this funding is not suitable for individuals/freelancers unless you are working with a relevant organisation who will be making the application.