How to apply

Through our Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) programme, we make grants that help communities to regenerate conservation areas displaying particular social and economic need throughout the United Kingdom (except the Channel Islands and Isle of Man). It encourages partnerships to carry out repairs and other works to a number of historic properties within those areas, and improve the quality of life for all those who live, work or visit there.

Please note The national batch deadline for 2008 first-round applications is 30 November. Decisions will be made on these first-round applications in April 2009.

THI outcomes:
We expect schemes to deliver the following outcomes:

• Preserving and enhancing the character and appearance of conservation areas affected by high levels of deprivation and in need of regeneration.
• Bringing historic buildings back into appropriate and sustainable use.
• Safeguarding the character of conservation areas through:
  
  • increasing training opportunities in heritage skills;
  • increasing community participation; and
  • improving approaches to conservation management and maintenance.

STEP 1 - Before you apply
Prior to applying for a grant please read through the following information:

Is it right for you?
• Find out if your project is suited to this grant
  
  Frequently asked questions
• Get answers to FAQs about this grant
  
  Case studies
• Review projects that have been awarded grants
  

STEP 2 - Pre-application advice

Submit a pre-application form online
 
• If you believe that your project meets the criteria for this grant, you will first need to submit a pre-application enquiry form online. We strongly recommend that you read the application introduction and helpnotes before sending in a preapplication enquiry.
  
  Contact your regional/country development team 
• For further help and advice please contact your regional/country development team.

STEP 3 - Submit an application

• Access the online application form here.
• If you're having trouble accessing the online application, please contact us.

You can also download PDF versions of the application forms and guidance in the boxes on the right.