Historic Environment Grants Programme
Historic Environment Scotland
What it funds
Historic Environment Scotland provides a range of grants and funding schemes to organisations developing projects that will benefit Scotland’s historic environment. Funding applications can focus on any aspect of Scotland's historic environment. For example, projects could involve: historic buildings ancient monuments and archaeology designed or cultural landscapes historic gardens heritage skills stories and traditions Some examples of a typical project or activity are: repair and consolidation
Who can apply
Funding is available for charities and not-for profit organisations, private and commercial owners, and local authorities with projects in Scotland.
Last checked against the official source: 6 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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