Funding Available for the Conservation of Historic Buildings Across England and Wales

Grants of up to £250,000 are available for organisations across England and Wales to support the preservation of heritage buildings and structures of architectural significance, particularly historic country houses, including their gardens, grounds, and works of art within them.

Historic Houses Foundation will support projects that can show that:

• There is a compelling need for the work undertaken to be done within the next two to three years.
• The project will enhance the historic environment.
• There will be appropriate public access.
• There is a financial need for the grant.
• The project can proceed within a reasonable timeframe.
• The project is sustainable, with a suitable conservation and/or business plan in place.
• The building or structure is listed.
• The structure is rural, either in the countryside or where it has been overtaken by urban or suburban development.

Organisations legally responsible for repairing a historic building, garden, and grounds can apply.

The Foundation typically expects the applicant to own the building or estate, hold a full repairing lease with a term of at least 20 years to run, or be able to demonstrate a legally binding agreement to acquire such a building or estate.

Grants of between £1,000 and £250,000 are available. Most grants are for less than £50,000. Larger awards will only be made in exceptional circumstances.