Long-term cultural and sporting events legacy (Grant)

Apply for funding to research the long-term impact and legacy of major sporting and cultural events in the UK, focusing on running a live experimental evaluation of a major event that fills gaps in existing methodologies. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. Location: National Funding organisation: UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council Who can apply: Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector How much you can get: From £1.1 million to £1.32 million Total size of grant scheme: £1.32 million Opening date: 22 September 2026, 9:00am Closing date: 1 December 2026, 4:00pm