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Townscape Heritage Initiative (HLF)
This grant
is part of the Heritage Lottery Fund programme. Full details
of other programmes can be found on the Heritage
Lottery Page.
The Townscape Heritage
Initiative (THI) programme makes grants that help communities
to regenerate conservation areas displaying particular social
and economic need throughout the United Kingdom (except the
Channel Islands and Isle of Man). It encourages partnerships
to carry out repairs and other works to a number of historic
properties within those areas, and improve the quality of
life for all those who live, work or visit there.
What
is the funding for?
They expect schemes
to deliver the following outcomes:
* Preserving and
enhancing the character and appearance of conservation areas
affected by high levels of deprivation and in need of regeneration.
* Bringing historic buildings back into appropriate and sustainable
use.
* Safeguarding the character of conservation areas through:
increasing training opportunities in heritage skills;
increasing community participation; and
improving approaches to conservation management and maintenance.
How
much money is available?
£500,000
to £2,000,000.
Who
can apply?
They give
highest priority to applications from not-for-profit organisations.
Your organisation can be a single organisation, for example
a local authority or building preservation trust; partnership
organisations, for example local regeneration companies; or
a less formally structured partnership. A wide range of people,
including your local community, should take part in developing
your THI scheme.
When
to apply?
The national batch
deadline for first-round applications is 30 November each
year and decisions are made in April.
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
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