Aims/priorities: Funding is intended to allow organisations to connect archives with their communities and the wider public in alignment with key moments of national significance.
This year's funding is for projects that address the theme of ‘Community’. Projects can either reach out to new audiences or connect with old audiences in new ways.
Inspiration may come from the national commemorations for VE and VJ Day in 2025 – or by something completely different. The funding is to support engagement with archives that is meaningful for the applicant, their place and their communities.
Who can apply? Engagement Grants are open to archivists and heritage professionals working with archival collections in England or Wales.
Applications are accepted from public sector bodies, not-for-profit organisations including registered charities, and for-profit organisations including business archives.
Archives are encouraged to propose partnership projects and submit consortium applications.
Grant amount: Up to £3,000 are available.
Application process: Guidelines can be found on the National Archives website.
Deadline: Friday 17 January 2025 (17:00)
Contact information: Email: archivegrants@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Website: About these grants - Archives sector