Using money raised through the National Lottery, the Heritage Lottery Fund gives grants to sustain and transform our heritage. From museums, parks and historic places to archaeology, natural environment and cultural traditions we invest in every part of our diverse heritage.
We want to protect and hand on what people value most, open up more of our heritage for everyone to enjoy, and regenerate and enrich our historic cities, towns and countryside.
We believe that everybody should have the opportunity to identify, care for and enjoy heritage, and want to help new people and groups take an active part. We are committed to supporting, recognising and valuing the contribution of volunteers.
Providing opportunities to learn about heritage, and helping people to develop skills to care for the culture, places and knowledge we have inherited, is at the heart of what we do.
Have a look at the Our Projects section of our website to find out what we fund. Learn more about our grant programmes by reading through the How to Apply section.
Once you know which programme you want to apply under, register online and tell us about your project by submitting a pre-application form.
The development team in your Country/Region will respond to your pre-application form within ten working days of submission.
If your project has the potential to receive funding our Development Teams can recommend the most suitable guidance to help develop your project idea.