Summary: Grants are available for charities, CICs, co-ops, parish/town councils and social enterprises in England seeking to take ownership of and/or adapt historic buildings in town centres for community uses.

Deadline (capital grants only):22 June 2026 with further rounds (21 Sept, 14 Dec)

Value notes:

• • Viability grants – up to £20k (early-stage work); match funding not required but preferred
  • Development grants – up to £100k; match funding of 10% required
  • Capital grants – up to £500k (repair/restoration works); match funding of 20% required

Objectives:

• • Regenerate places and strengthen local economies
  • Protect and repurpose heritage assets
  • Build capacity in community organisations
  • Deliver social and economic benefits

Priority Projects:

• • Support town centre regeneration
  • Are in more deprived areas (top 30% IMD)
  • Bring buildings into community ownership
  • Reuse vacant or at-risk buildings

What It Funds:Full project lifecycle:

• • Feasibility studies and surveys
  • Business planning and design
  • Acquisition and refurbishment works