Landscape Partnerships (HLF)

This grant is part of the Heritage Lottery Fund programme. Full details of other programmes can be found on the Heritage Lottery Page.

This grant programme supports schemes of between £250,000 and £2million led by partnerships of local, regional and national interests which aim to conserve areas of distinctive landscape character throughout the United Kingdom. Each scheme is based round a portfolio of smaller projects, which together provide a varied package of benefits to an area, its communities and visitors.

What is the funding for?

Landscape Partnership schemes must deliver equally across all of the following programme outcomes:

Conserving or restoring the built and natural features that create the historic landscape character.
Increasing community participation in local heritage.
Increasing access to and learning about the landscape area and its heritage.
Increasing training opportunities in local heritage skills.

How much money is available?

Between £250,000 to £2 million

Who can apply?

All projects must be delivered by a partnership.

When to apply?

First round applications are only considered by HLF’s Board of Trustees in a single annual batch to be held in April of each year. You should therefore make sure that your first round application reaches your regional or country office by the 30 November in any one year.

How to apply

If you believe that your project meets the criteria for this grant, complete and submit the pre-application form online to receive further help on applying for a grant.

They strongly recommend that you read the application introduction and help notes before sending in a preapplication enquiry.

Contact your regional/country development team
* For further help and advice please contact your regional/country development team.

For more information on any of the above look at the website.

Key words: heritage conservation, education, environment, historic buildings, museums, visitor centres