The National Archives have launched the national Seed Corn Grants scheme which is part of their new ‘Spaces, Places and Belonging’ Community Hub, launching in early 2026.
Community groups, Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) and other heritage organisations working with communities in the UK can apply now for grants of between £500 and £5,000.
The funding is intended to support early-stage, exploratory projects that aim to spark new ideas and innovative approaches to community engagement with heritage. The grants are particularly designed to help organisations test concepts, build partnerships, or pilot activities, with a strong emphasis on experimentation and learning.
Applications are particularly encouraged from smaller and grassroots groups.
The grants can support a wide range of costs, including but not limited to:
Grants of £100 are available for organisers of a 'Great Get Together' event, an annual celebration of everything that connects our communities.
Grants for registered charities, CICs and community benefit societies focused on arts, preventing/reducing the impact of poverty, supporting marginalised groups or supporting specific mental health issues.
Grants for charitable organisations working with young people across the UK, with a preference for projects that support young people with depression, mental health issues, or those confronting drug issues.
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