Are you involved in or thinking about becoming involved in, a not for profit project that includes the repair and re-use of a listed building or an unlisted building in a conservation area, that is of architectural merit?
If you are, your project might be eligible for a grant from The Architectural Fund (AHF).
The AHF is keen to support not for profit organisations that are helping to get buildings at risk back into long-term sustainable use. This includes the administering of funds for options appraisals and development grants, as well as the offer of low interest and low cost loans to support acquisition and to provide working capital.
Capital grants of up to £200,000 are available towards projects involving the repair and reuse of Grade I and Grade II* listed buildings featured on the ‘Heritage at Risk’ Register maintained by English Heritage. It will be open for applications until 31 December 2016.
Applications are encouraged from BPTs, development trusts or similar not-for-profit organisations that have not undertaken a capital project of this type before, or have not done so for ten years or more.
Key eligibility requirements are:
• The total cost of the project must not exceed £2 million
• The project must involve the repair and economically viable new use of a building at risk. (Grants are for repair costs and not for development work)
• Applicants must be registered charities or other not-for-profit organisations that own or intend to acquire the project building
• Priority will be given to projects involving two organisations working in partnership, ideally with an experienced BPT or similar charity in a mentoring role
For further information and to apply, contact Jo Hill, Regional Support Officer working across the North of England, on 0797 727 4687, or email: [email protected].
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