Heritage Funding Directory
Historic Environment Grant, Express Grants (£1,000 to £25,000)
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Last updated: 11/02/2026

Our Historic Environment Grants Programme (HEG) can support a wide range of projects which clearly relate to and will benefit Scotland’s historic environment. To be eligible, all projects will need to:
- clearly relate to a Scottish historic environment asset (tangible or intangible);
- be able to demonstrate how they will contribute to HES Grants Priorities;
- offer good value for money;
- be able to demonstrate that they are deliverable;
- have not started (unless discussed and agreed by HES Grants Team); and
- not already be funded by a City Heritage Trust or through any of our other funding programmes
For further information and to apply, visit: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/grants-and-funding/our-grants/
Who can apply?
Commercial organisations, Individuals, Not-for-profit organisations, Charities
Heritage areas
Type of funding
Capital Grant, Project/Project Development Grant
Size of grant
£1,000 - £25,000
Geographic eligibility
Scotland
Application type
no
Expected response time
Expressions of interest: 10 working days, Application: 6-8 weeks
Additional information
Expressions of Interest: You can submit an EOI at any point during the year, and we will aim to respond to you within 10 working days from the submission date.
Application Deadline: Open all year
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