The resumption of project funding marks a return to our core business, but it is not a return to ‘business as usual’.

As the pandemic continues to impact so many aspects of our lives, we want to fund projects that demonstrate the value of heritage to our national life and which support local economies, places and communities.

Between April 2021 to March 2022, when making funding decisions, we will prioritise heritage projects that:

• boost the local economy
• encourage skills development and job creation
• support wellbeing
• create better places to live, work and visit
• improve the resilience of organisations working in heritage

Our inclusion outcome – a wider range of people will be involved in heritage – remains mandatory for all projects we fund.

In addition, all projects must demonstrate they are environmentally responsible and are integrating environmental measures into their projects.

There are three levels of grant that you consider applying for:

• grants from £3,000 to £10,000
• grants from £10,000 to £250,000
• grants from £250,000 to £5million