Architectural Heritage Fund (Scotland)

Early-stage Project Viability Grants of up to £15,000 are very flexible and tailored to the individual group’s needs. Funding can, for example, help groups carry out condition surveys and architectural feasibility studies by suitably qualified heritage professionals; establish broad costs; engage with the community to identify core needs, test meanwhile uses and develop business plans.

For those groups who have already established broad viability, AHF can provide a small number of Project Development Grants of up to £45,000 to move projects on to their next stage of investment readiness, including securing planning permission and listed building consent or employing a Project Manager or other role to help build the capacity of the organisation.

Projects in Scotland may also be eligible able to apply for a Tailored Support Fund grant of up to £15,000. This is intended to help organisations and projects that may not fit within the criteria for our other grant programmes. The funding can, for example, be used in situations where an unexpected cost arises, or emergency repairs are required. It may also be used to support meanwhile uses, or other physical enabling works that help sustain the development of a larger project.

For more information and guidance about the AHF’s grants and support programmes in Scotland, please visit: http://ahfund.org.uk/scotland

The AHF also provides tailored social investment loan finance with competitive terms to support not-for-profit organisations working on or based in historic buildings across the UK. This funding helps organisations bring heritage buildings back into sustainable use, supporting regeneration, community benefit and long-term resilience. For more details, visit: https://ahfund.org.uk/loans/our-loan-funds/