Funding for Historic Buildings and Landscapes 2026

The Wolfson Foundation Funding for Historic Buildings and Landscapes supports organisations managing sites of outstanding historic, architectural, or cultural significance.

🌟 Benefits of the Funding

• Funding range: £15,000 – £100,000 per project
• Frequency: Twice-yearly application rounds (decisions in June and December)
• Use of funds: Conservation, restoration, interpretation, and visitor engagement initiatives
• Matching requirements: Typically, at least 25% of capital costs must be raised before Stage 2 submission

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Registered or exempt UK charities or local authorities
• Organisations managing sites of national historic, architectural, or cultural significance
• Sites must allow public access or public engagement

❌ Ineligible Applicants or Projects

• Private owners of heritage assets
• Individuals
• Projects involving purchase of land or existing buildings
• Overheads, salaries, running costs, promotional materials, or loan repayment
• Projects already completed

📝 Application Process

Applications are submitted in two stages:

Stage 1: Initial Proposal

Required information includes:

• Organisation details: name, address, charity number (if applicable), head of organisation, contact person
• Background of the organisation and previous relevant experience
• Project title and brief summary
• Site details: location, ownership, tenure, listed building status
• Collections benefiting, visitor numbers, project timetable
• Total project cost, funds already raised, funding shortfall
• Signed audited accounts for the last two years
• Confirmation of support from the Chief Executive

Stage 1 notes: Additional details like previous Wolfson funding, optional notes, or endorsements may be included.

Stage 2: Full Proposal

Invited applicants must provide:

• Evidence of funds raised for at least 25% of project costs
• All necessary planning permissions in place
• Detailed project plan, including restoration methodology, milestones, and sustainability measures

Decision timelines: Stage 1 applications are reviewed before Stage 2 invitations. Funding decisions are made in June and December.

📅 Application Deadline

05 January, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of The Wolfson Foundation Funding for Historic Buildings and Landscapes
• Apply for The Wolfson Foundation Funding for Historic Buildings and Landscapes

• Funding range: £15,000 – £100,000 per project
• Frequency: Twice-yearly application rounds (decisions in June and December)
• Use of funds: Conservation, restoration, interpretation, and visitor engagement initiatives
• Matching requirements: Typically, at least 25% of capital costs must be raised before Stage 2 submission