Heritage Funding Directory
National Manuscripts Conservation Trust
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Last updated: 03/11/2025
Since the NMCT was founded in 1990 it has awarded grants of over £4m which have enabled the conservation of thousands of historical, literary, scientific, architectural and other vital documents that would otherwise have been lost or faced an uncertain future.
Eligible applicants are non-national libraries, museums and archives, university libraries, and specialist collecting institutions. Where feasible we like projects that we support to have a training element, e.g. internship for early career conservator, paid placement for conservation student.
Who can apply?
Charities
Heritage areas
Type of funding
Project/Project Development Grant
Size of grant
£500 - £15,000
Geographic eligibility
UK
Application type
no
Expected response time
Within 2 months
Additional information
We have two deadlines for applications each year: April 1st and October 1st (or nearest working day where these fall at the weekend).
Applications must be submitted using our form, which you can download on our website.
The applications are then considered by Trustees at their meetings in late June and late November and applicants are notified of the result as soon after the meeting as possible.
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