Finding a funder is the easy part. The hard part is working out which of their programmes you're actually eligible for — and not wasting a week on an application that was never a fit. This guide lists The National Lottery Heritage Fund's currently open programmes so you can check the basics before you commit.
Open The National Lottery Heritage Fund programmes right now
- National Lottery Heritage Grants £10k–£250k
UK-wide. £10,000–£250,000 for all types of heritage projects. Open programme. - National Lottery Heritage Grants £250k–£10m
UK-wide. £250,000–£10,000,000 for larger heritage projects (published deadline rounds). Open programme.
Each programme links to The National Lottery Heritage Fund's official page. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines there before applying — funders update their pages, and "rolling" does not mean funding is guaranteed.
Before you apply to The National Lottery Heritage Fund
- Check the eligibility basics first: where you work, the type of organisation you are, who you help, and the realistic size of grant you can deliver.
- Look at who The National Lottery Heritage Fund has funded recently — recent grants are the best signal of whether your work fits their priorities.
- Don't rely on one funder. The charities that win consistently keep a live shortlist of several well-matched opportunities, not a single bet.
See which of these you're eligible for — in seconds
Tell GrantNest about your charity once — cause, region, beneficiaries, income and what you're funding — and we match you against live UK tenders and verified open grant programmes like these, then show you the few you're genuinely eligible for.
GrantNest helps you discover and draft funding opportunities. We are not affiliated with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. We don't guarantee you'll win funding, and nothing here is financial or legal advice. Programme details verified 2026-06-07.