Heritage Protection Commissions Programme
Historic England · England
The programme provides funding for strategic research and activities that build skills and capacity to protect and manage the historic environment in England.
Summary
Deadline
30 Mar 2026
Complexity
Medium
Time to apply
20-60 hours
Updated
9 Jun 2026
The programme provides funding for strategic research and activities that build skills and capacity to protect and manage the historic environment in England.
Eligibility
Applicant types
Business, Public Sector
Business size
Individual, SME
Industries
Arts, heritage, public sector, charities
Match funding
Required
Requirements
Strategic heritage protection research; submit proposals to HPCPcalls@HistoricEngland.org.uk per active calls.
Eligible applicants
Organisations including local authorities, educational institutions, charitable trusts, registered companies, and self-employed individuals with eligible projects
Funding and scope
Benefit amount
Typically £250 to £300,000
Total fund available
Not specified
Funding intensity
Up to 50% of eligible costs for current open call.
Payment type
Reimbursement
Eligible scope
To develop understanding of the historic environment, reduce risks to heritage, and build sector skills and expertise
Eligible expenses
Not specified
Ineligible costs
- Verification Required
Application and risks
Application platform
Historic England application process via Central Grants Team
Competitiveness
Open (Rolling assessment)
Decision timeline
Not specified
Assessment process
Applicants are typically notified of EOI outcomes within 6 weeks
Application sections
Not specified
Application components
- Expression of Interest (EOI) and full application submission
Timeline and partners
Opening date
Not specified
Project duration
Varies by commission.
Project start
Not specified
Project end
Not specified
Co-funders
Not specified
Collaboration rules
- Verification Required
Consortium requirements
- Verification Required
Additional guidance
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Quick facts
- Status
- Open
- Deadline
- 30 Mar 2026
- Funding amount
- Typically £250 to £300,000
- Funding band
- Mid (£500k-£5M)
- Funding type
- Grant funding
- Payment type
- Reimbursement
- Audience
- Business, Public Sector, Mixed
- Industry
- Arts, heritage, public sector, charities
- Last updated
- 9 Jun 2026
- Published
- Not specified