Historic England Foundation

The Foundation funds projects aligned with Historic England's priorities, including conservation works, community engagement, educational programmes, research into best practices, creative initiatives, and regeneration schemes such as High Streets Heritage Action Zones, blue plaque projects for overlooked figures, and Everyday Heritage Grants for underrepresented communities. It supports work across all English regions, with an emphasis on innovative local schemes that address national needs. Costs covered are specific project activities, and funding supports collaborative, impactful work that connects people to England's heritage.

Beneficiaries include UK-registered charities, community groups, academic institutions, local authorities, and educational bodies operating exclusively in England. The Foundation prioritises organisations that partner with Historic England, with a focus on projects that engage underrepresented communities and share diverse heritage narratives. There are no income thresholds or religious restrictions, but eligibility favours those delivering collaborative work that aligns with the Foundation's mission of promoting conservation, public education, and inclusion.

The Foundation does not fund unrestricted core costs; it supports specific project activities rather than general organisational running expenses. Additionally, it does not fund work outside England or activities that fall outside heritage conservation, education, research, and community engagement priorities.

The Foundation operates by invitation only; unsolicited applications are not accepted. Funding occurs via invitation-only rounds, strategic programmes, or partnerships. It offers grants for specific project activities, not unrestricted core costs, and prioritises collaborative partnerships that amplify national heritage efforts.