Historic Environment Scotland

Historic Environment Grants Programme

Amount variesNo closing date statedScotland

Grants for projects that benefit Scotland's historic environment, such as repairs, archaeology, skills and outreach. Charities and not-for-profit organisations are prioritised, though private owners and local authorities can also apply.

What it pays for

  • Premises
  • Training and hiring

Conditions to know about

Project must relate to the historic environment and show how it contributes to HES Grant Priorities, with good value and appropriate match funding. Must not have started unless agreed. Private owners and businesses only supported if public benefits significantly outweigh private gain. Applicants submit an expression of interest first.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

Go to the funder’s page

Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in Scotland
The funder’s wording
Funding is available for charities and not-for profit organisations, private and commercial owners, and local authorities with projects in Scotland.
You are a charity, a company or partnership, a sole trader, a public sector body or a social enterprise
The funder’s wording
Note that although all people and organisations can apply, the programme will prioritise not-for-profit organisations.

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Source: Find Business Support Scotland: funding. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Training and hiring, Premises, Scotland

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