Not-for-profit organisations across the UK can apply for grants for projects connecting people and communities to UK heritage.

Large awards are offered for funding of between £250,000 and £10 million for projects of up to five years.

The funding can support a broad range of activities and project costs such as volunteer expenses, capital works, repairs, maintenance, conservation costs, professional fees, event costs, and the acquisition of heritage.

All projects must support the the four investment principles of the Fund which are:

• organisational sustainability
• saving heritage
• protecting the environment
• inclusion, access and participation.

Up to 10% match funding is required.

Partnerships are encouraged.

There are quarterly deadlines for Expressions of Interest. If successful at this first stage, you will be invited to make a full application, for which you will have 12 months to submit.

The deadlines for Expressions of Interest, which should include development and delivery phases, are:

• 12 noon on 16 November 2023 – decision by end of March 2024

• 12 noon on 29 February 2024 – decision by the end-June 2024

• 12 noon on 30 May 2024 – decision by end-September 2024

• 12 noon on 15 August 2024 – decision by end-December 2024

• 12 noon on 21 November 2024 – decision by end-March 2025.

There is also a small grant programme for applications between £10,000 and £250,000 for which there are no deadlines.

Read the full guidance and apply at the National Lottery Heritage Fund webpage.