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Architectural
Heritage Fund Options Appraisal Grant
This programme
is designed to assist charities with the first of the four
key stages of any project involving the acquisition, repair,
conservation and beneficial re-use of an historic building
at risk. The guidance below draws upon the AHF’s expertise
and experience gained from many successful schemes assisted
by this grant programme.
What
is the funding for?
The primary purpose of an options appraisal is to
investigate options for re-use of an historic building(s)
at risk in both physical and financial terms. It should provide
sufficient information to enable the charity’s trustees
to decide whether to commit to the further cost, risk and
effort in developing a project to the point that capital grant
applications can be submitted. It should also indicate the
principal areas of further work required, and be a useful
tool to help enlist support from key partners (e.g. funding
bodies, the local authority
and the media).
How
much money is available?
The AHF offers grants of up to 75% of the cost of
an initial options appraisal of an eligible project. The maximum
grant is normally £7,500, but in exceptional circumstances
the AHF can offer up to £12,500. Grants of up to £3,000
may be offered for appraisals that only examine the feasibility
of a single option or the repair of monuments and structures
that are not
capable of beneficial re-use.
Who
can apply?
Registered Charities only
When
to apply
The Awards Board meet quarterly.
How
to apply
It is advisable to study the Criteria
on the sort of buildings that are covered by the scheme.
Applicants
are also advised to contact the AHF before submitting an application
which can be downloaded by clicking here.
The completed form should be returned, together with
all the supporting information required to:
The Architectural Heritage Fund
Alhambra House
27-31 Charing Cross Road
London WC2H 0AU
Tel: 020 7925 0199
Fax: 020 7930 0295
E-mail: ahf@ahfund.org.uk
website: www.ahfund.org.uk
Key words:
Heritage,
architecture, feasibility
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