# Funding to develop local heritage projects

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2005/02/01/funding-develop-local-heritage-projects/
- Published: 2005-02-01T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Local community groups in England wishing to develop heritage projects are able 
to apply for grants of between £3,000 and £25,000 from the Local Heritage Initiative.

As the Local Heritage Initiative provides grants of 100%. there is no requirement
for groups to provide any of their own finance to contribute to projects.

Local Heritage is a partnership initiative which is due to run until 2010. The Countryside
Agency administers the scheme, and the grants are provided by the Heritage Lottery
Fund. Additional funding comes from the Nationwide Building Society. The £10 million
Initiative currently covers England but similar schemes will soon be developed for
communities in Scotland, Wales and possibly Northern Ireland.

To be eligible for a grant, local groups must actively involve the local community.
The type of activities supported range from promoting public access, enjoyment and
appreciation of heritage assets and their cultural or historic associations to training
of local volunteers.

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Groups wishing to apply are encouraged to discuss their projects with a Regional
Adviser before completing the application form.

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