Heritage Protection Commissions Programme
The Heritage Protection Commissions and Capacity Building Scheme was re-launched on the 4th November 2025 as People and Research. It will continue to provide funding for strategic research and to build skills and capacity in our historic environment. Details of the new scheme are below. https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/grants/what-we-fund/people-activities/ https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/grants/what-we-fund/research-activities/
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Summary
We want to work with others to develop a strategic understanding of our shared historic environment, to develop innovative ways to protect it from harm and to enrich skills and expertise to help care for it. Please see our current [Research Agenda](Research Agenda) which sets our our broad research themes.
Eligibility
All organisations including local authorities, educational institutions, charitable trusts and registered companies that have an eligible project can apply for this grant. Individuals can also apply as long as they can provide evidence of self-employed status.
Objectives
Historic England's grant priorities include activities and projects that strengthen the ability of the sector to research, reduce or avoid risk to the historic environment by improving our understanding, managing and conserving. For further information, please see the Historic England website https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/grants/our-priorities/
Dates
We aim to let all applicants who submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) know the outcome within 6 weeks. This scheme is one of our ongoing business as usual schemes with no current end date, therefore applicants do not need to apply before the 31st March 2026 deadline shown in the advert. Applications can be submitted at any time. https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/hpc/open-proposals/
How to apply
All applications are managed through the Central Grants Team. If you are interested in applying, please see the website. https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/grants/