The National Archives is offering Engagement Grants to help organisations deliver outreach projects that connect archives with communities across England and Wales. Funding is available for activities that encourage people to engage with archival collections in creative and meaningful ways.
Who can apply?
- Public sector bodies
- Registered charities
- Other not-for-profit organisations
- Projects must take place in England or Wales and focus on community engagement with archives.
What can you get?
- Grants of up to £3,000
Deadline
14 August 2026
Key notes
- Funding supports outreach and engagement activities rather than archive preservation or cataloguing.
- Projects should help new or existing audiences connect with archive collections and the stories they tell.
- Suitable for a wide range of creative and community-led engagement activities.