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National Historic Ships UK Small Grants
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Last updated: 30/07/2025
National Historic Ships UK provides small grants to registered historic vessel owners towards the costs of conservation projects. Grants are typically up to £1,000 or 50 per cent of the total cost of the project, whichever is the lesser. Grants are only made to vessels that have been on the National Register of Historic Vessels for more than a year and can be awarded for the following: conservation management planning, surveys, remedial or stabilisation works demanding specialist and/ or expensive materials. Application is by online form only.
Who can apply?
Commercial organisations, Individuals, Not-for-profit organisations, Charities
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Type of funding
Capital Grant
Size of grant
£250 - £1,000
Geographic eligibility
UK
Application type
no
Additional information
Currently closed to applications. Grants rounds are typically once per year and are advertised here: https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/page/nhs/small-grant-terms-and-conditions
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