Heritage Funds and Grants
Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund - United Kingdom
English Heritage
Notes:
To be eligible for funding under the English Heritage ALSF Programme, projects must:
1. be directly related to the impact on the historic environment of the extraction of aggregate that is subject to the levy
2. aim to reduce, rather than compensate for, the impact of aggregate extraction
3. be additional to activity in English Heritage's existing grants programmes
4. be additional to mineral operators' obligations through planning conditions
5. be delivered in England
Archaeological projects must in addition meet English Heritage's strategic priorities for archaeology which are currently set out in the Implementation Plan for Exploring our Past 1998 (EoP98).
Marine projects must meet English Heritage's strategic priorities for the marine historic environment which are set out in Taking to the Water.
Community Benefit
English Heritage is committed to widening access to, and understanding and enjoyment of, the historic environment. All projects funded through our ALSF Programme should, wherever possible, deliver these aims through programmes of outreach, education, interpretation and community involvement.
Joint Working & Partnership Funding
We encourage project proposals which promote partnership and joint working across different stakeholder groups and constituencies: the aggregates industry, local government, commercial contractors, the higher education and research sector, other environmental agencies, community groups and not-for-profit organisations, and the independent and voluntary sector.
The English Heritage ALSF Programme has no requirement for partnership funding but applications which bring partnership funding or some other resource contribution, and so lever-in additional resopurces for the historic environment, will be particularly welcomed. For eligible sources of partnership funding please see our Guidance Notes page.
We are happy to consider applications where joint funding is also being sought from English Nature and/or The Countryside Agency and/or CEFAS (for marine projects).
AIA Fieldwork and Recording Awards - United Kingdom
Association for Industrial Archaeology
School of Archaeological Studies
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
Notes:
The AIA award programme aims to enhance the understanding of industrial archaeology and to encourage high standards in fieldwork and publications.
Annual awards are made in the following categories:
AIA Dorothea Award for Conservation
AIA Peter Neaverson Awards
AIA Fieldwork and Recording Awards
AIA Publications Award
AIA Essay Award
Entry forms are available from:-
AIA Fieldwork and Recording Awards
AIA Liaison Officer, School of Archaeological Studies, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH
Audrey Barrie Brown Memorial Fund - United Kingdom
The Roman Research Trust
63 Wenhill Heights
Calne
SN11 0JZ
Notes:
The Roman Research Trust has established the Audrey Barrie Brown Memorial Fund, from which it will make grants to support research and education in Romano-British archaeology.
The Trust has an obligation to support, in particular, work in the county of Wiltshire and neighbouring counties to the west, but archaeologists working anywhere in Britain are eligible for grant aid.
Further details from Hon Secretary to the Trust, Mr E P Johnson, 63 Wenhill Heights, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0JZ.
Awards for All - United Kingdom
Heritage Lottery
7 Holbein Place
London
SW1W 8NB
Notes:
If you are a local group and you need between £500 and £5,000 then Awards for All may be able to help you.
The main switchboard telephone number for our Head Office is 020 7591 6000.
We can normally answer your helpline queries between 9:30am and 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays, or you can leave a message with us outside these hours.
We have a minicom service for people who are hard of hearing: 020 7591 6255. You can use this service if you have access to a minicom textphone.
We have offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and regional offices across England:
Buchan Lecture - Scotland
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
The Royal Museum
Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1JF
Notes:
The Society is able to offer grants to local archaeological, antiquarian, or similar societies to help fund a lecture, symposium, or conference. Awards are recommended by the Programme Committee with the approval of Council.
A lecture supported by this fund is known as a Buchan Lecture.
The purpose is to fund lectures in those parts of Scotland which are not at present served by the Society s meetings. The maximum sum awarded for a Buchan Lecture will not exceed £300.
There are no application forms, but applicants should send details of the proposed meeting, speaker and estimated costs, to the Director to arrive by 5 January of the calendar year preceding that for which the funds are required. Further details from the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Cambrian Archaeological Association: Benefactors Fund - Wales
Cambrian Archaeological Association
The Laurels
Westfield Road
Newport
NP4 4ND
Notes:
To make grants to students or other young people under the age of 25 engaged in archaeological studies or activities particularly relating to Wales and the Marches.
These grants will be in the region of £25 to £50 and are meant to assist in covering the cost of books, equipment and for the payment of fees, subscriptions or any other expenses considered appropriate. Grants towards the cost of excavations are not included.
Applications should be submitted to the General Secretary, Dr J M Hughes, The Laurels, Westfield Road, Newport, Gwent NP4 4ND.
CBA Challenge Funding - United Kingdom
Council for British Archaeology
St Mary's House
66 Bootham
York
YO30 7BZ
Notes:
The CBA's Challenge Funding Scheme is a grant scheme that provides modest grants to encourage independent, voluntary effort in original archaeological research. It is supported by English Heritage, the CBA, Historic Scotland and Council for Scottish Archaeology.
Since 2004 the former British Archaeological Research Trust awards have been amalgamated with Challenge Funding.
Further details from the
Finance Director,
CBA,
St Mary's House,
66 Bootham,
York
YO30 7BZ.
Applications should be submitted by 30 June.
CBA Small Grants Fund - United Kingdom
CBA
St Mary's House
66 Bootham
York
YO30 7BZ
Notes:
The CBA makes small grants available to members of the CBA to further work which is in keeping with the aims and objectives of the CBA. Awards are made on an occasional basis.
Applications should be submitted in the first instance to the
Finance Director,
CBA,
St Mary's House,
66 Bootham,
York
YO30 7BZ.
Dorset Archaeological Award - England
Dorset Archaeological Committee
Dorset County Museum
High Street West
Dorchester
DT1 1XA
Notes:
The Dorset Archaeological Committee exists to promote all aspects of archaeological work in the county of Dorset and has established a biennial archaeological award to recognise outstanding contributions to Dorset archaeology.
Further details from the Hon Secretary, DAC, Dorset County Museum, High Street West, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XA.
Heritage Grants - United Kingdom
Heritage Lottery
7 Holbein Place
London
SW1W 8NB
Notes:
This programme offers grants of £50,000 or more. Projects should look after and enhance the UK's heritage; to increase involvement in heritage activities; and to improve accesss to and enjoyment of heritage.
The main switchboard telephone number for our Head Office is 020 7591 6000.
We can normally answer your helpline queries between 9:30am and 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays, or you can leave a message with us outside these hours.
We have a minicom service for people who are hard of hearing: 020 7591 6255. You can use this service if you have access to a minicom textphone.
We have offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and regional offices across England:
Hertfordshire Community Archaeology Fund - England
Hertfordshire County Council
Herfordshire County Council
County Hall
Hertford
SG13 8DN
Notes:
The new fund is expected to promote archaeology to an even wider section of the community as it is open to bids from any group, organisation or individual for projects within the county. Support is primarily available for archaeological surveys and the promotion of archaeology through public events.
Grants will not exceed £3,000 and cover no more than 75% of total project-costs. They will be made available in two tranches with the deadline for applications on 1 May and 1 November.
Further details are available from Paul Weller, Environment Strategy & Action Unit, Hertfordshire County Council, County Hall, Hertford SG13 8DN, tel 01992 555204.
Landscape Partnerships - United Kingdom
Heritage Lottery
7 Holbein Place
London
SW1W 8NB
Notes:
This initiative enables partnerships representing a range of heritage and community interests to tackle the needs of landscapes, whose various elements may be in different ownership.
The main switchboard telephone number for our Head Office is 020 7591 6000.
We can normally answer your helpline queries between 9:30am and 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays, or you can leave a message with us outside these hours.
We have a minicom service for people who are hard of hearing: 020 7591 6255. You can use this service if you have access to a minicom textphone.
We have offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and regional offices across England:
Local heritage initiative - United Kingdom
Heritage Lottery
7 Holbein Place
London
SW1W 8NB
Notes:
The Countryside Agency runs the Local Heritage Initiative (LHI) for the Heritage Lottery Fund, supporting a wide range of local heritage projects with grants of between £3,000 and £25,000.
The main switchboard telephone number for our Head Office is 020 7591 6000.
We can normally answer your helpline queries between 9:30am and 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays, or you can leave a message with us outside these hours.
We have a minicom service for people who are hard of hearing: 020 7591 6255. You can use this service if you have access to a minicom textphone.
We have offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and regional offices across England:
Margary Research Grants - England
The Sussex Archaeological Society
Bull House
92 High Street
Lewes
BN7 1XH
Notes:
The Sussex Archaeological Society offers £6,000 annually to individuals and groups to assist with the costs of historical and archaeological research with a Sussex connection.
Applications are not dependent on a proven record of research and preference will be given to applicants who do not qualify for other research grants.
Grants for publication are not generally given but applications towards the costs of obtaining specialist reports or producing professional standard drawings will be considered.
In addition grants may cover the purchase of equipment and photocopies or microfilms or archival material. Applications are considered quarterly.
Marsh Archaeology Award for Community Archaeology - United Kingdom
Council for British Archaeology
CBA
St. Mary's House
66 Bootham
York
YO30 7BZ
Notes:
The Award will be given to a community archaeology group, in order to recognise and promote high quality archaeological work being carried out by the community archaeology sector to sustain and transmit knowledge and our cultural heritage to future generations.
There will be one award, the Marsh Archaeology Award for Community Archaeology. The Award winner will receive £1,000 to be used as they see fit.
Nominations must be submitted in writing or by email to the Council for British Archaeology by midday on the 5 December 2007. Address for nominations: The Director, Council for British Archaeology, St Mary's House, 66 Bootham, York YO30 7BZ
Norfolk and Norwich Archaeological Society Research Fund
- England
Norfolk and Norwich Archaeological Society
Hon. Sec. 30 Brettingham Avenue,
Cringleford,
Norwich
NR4 6XG
Notes:
NNAS RESEARCH FUND
The Norfolk and Norwich Archaeological Society is pleased to announce a new research fund, set up in 2007, to offer grants of up to £500 for Norfolk-related research into any archaeological or historical subject.
Applicants must be current members of the Society and grants can be made for all aspects of research, including travel expenses connected directly to research, and printing and publication, but excluding the payment of academic fees.
Members are invited to apply for grants at any time of year, by submitting a project proposal of no more than 500 words to the Council of the Society, Care of the Hon. Sec. 30 Brettingham Avenue, Cringleford, Norwich NR4 6XG
Successful applicants will be required to submit a summary report, which should not exceed 250 words, at the end of the year in which the grant is made. The research itself may be published by the Society in its journal Norfolk Archaeology if this is considered appropriate by the Hon. Editor.
Public Parks Initiative - United Kingdom
Heritage Lottery
7 Holbein Place
London
SW1W 8NB
Notes:
This programme offers grants of £50,000 or more and helps with the restoration and regeneration of historic parks and gardens, wherever they are, including urban squares and cemeteries.
The main switchboard telephone number for our Head Office is 020 7591 6000.
We can normally answer your helpline queries between 9:30am and 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays, or you can leave a message with us outside these hours.
We have a minicom service for people who are hard of hearing: 020 7591 6255. You can use this service if you have access to a minicom textphone.
We have offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and regional offices across England:
Repairs for places of worship - United Kingdom
Heritage Lottery
7 Holbein Place
London
SW1W 8NB
Notes:
This programme is designed to help conserve and sustain heritage at risk, through urgent repairs to places of worship. The UK-wide scheme is delivered through four programmes in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The main switchboard telephone number for our Head Office is 020 7591 6000.
We can normally answer your helpline queries between 9:30am and 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays, or you can leave a message with us outside these hours.
We have a minicom service for people who are hard of hearing: 020 7591 6255. You can use this service if you have access to a minicom textphone.
We have offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and regional offices across England:
Rosemary Cramp Fund - United Kingdom
University of Durham
Department of Archaeology
University of Durham
South Road
Durham
DH1 3LE
Notes:
The Rosemary Cramp Fund was set up on the retirement of Professor Cramp from the Chair of Archaeology at the University of Durham to honour her many achievements and contributions to archaeology and the heritage.
The Fund makes grants to individuals and organisations who put forward projects that fall within its scope and where there is a strong emphasis on innovation. The main area of interest of the Fund is the archaeology and heritage of the British Isles, with a particular emphasis on Northern Britain between 400 and 1100 AD.
Proposals to assist student research projects are especially welcome, though organisations and other individuals are also encouraged to apply. Archaeological excavation is not normally eligible for support from the Fund.
Applications forms are available from, and must be submitted by 31 October to, The Rosemary Cramp Fund, Department of Archaeology, University of Durham, South Road, Durham DH1 3LE.
Tebbutt Research Fund - England
Wealden Iron Research Group
Glaziers Forge Farm
Dallington
TN21 9JJ
Notes:
A research fund, set up in memory of Fred Tebbutt, first President of WIRG, exists to aid research into the iron industry of the Weald.
Applications are invited for grants, which do not usually exceed £100 a year.
The closing date is the 31st March each year. For further details contact the Hon. Secretary, Ann Callow.
Townscape Heritage Initiative - United Kingdom
Heritage Lottery
7 Holbein Place
London
SW1W 8NB
Notes:
Through our Townscape Heritage Initiative, we make grants that help communities to regenerate the historic parts of their towns and cities.
The main switchboard telephone number for our Head Office is 020 7591 6000.
We can normally answer your helpline queries between 9:30am and 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays, or you can leave a message with us outside these hours.
We have a minicom service for people who are hard of hearing: 020 7591 6255. You can use this service if you have access to a minicom textphone.
We have offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and regional offices across England:
Young Roots - United Kingdom
Heritage Lottery
7 Holbein Place
London
SW1W 8NB
Notes:
Young Roots offers grants of between £5,000 and £25,000. The scheme aims to involve 13-20 year-olds (up to 25 for those with special needs) in finding out about their heritage, developing skills, building confidence and promoting community involvement.
The main switchboard telephone number for our Head Office is 020 7591 6000.
We can normally answer your helpline queries between 9:30am and 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays, or you can leave a message with us outside these hours.
We have a minicom service for people who are hard of hearing: 020 7591 6255. You can use this service if you have access to a minicom textphone.
We have offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and regional offices across England:
