Community Hub Bursaries

Skills Bursaries provide grants of up to £1,000 for people seeking to grow their expertise in community heritage work. Open to applicants at any stage of their personal or professional journey, these bursaries can be used for training, mentoring, attending workshops, or other professional development activities related to heritage and community engagement to be determined by you. Offered on a rolling basis, Skills Bursaries are designed to be accessible and responsive, helping to build confidence and capacity across the sector—particularly among those who may not have had access to such opportunities before. Location: National, England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, Midlands Funding organisation: The National Archives Who can apply: Personal / Individual, Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector, Local authority How much you can get: From £10 to £1,000 Total size of grant scheme: £26,269 Opening date: 15 September 2025, 12:01am (Midnight) Closing date: 3 July 2027, 11:59pm (Midnight)