To support our leadership role for the archives sector in England and Wales, and to deliver Archives Unlocked, the Government’s vision for archives, The National Archives provides grants for skills, innovation and engagement in the archives sector. These grants create opportunities for research, innovation and transformative projects in the archive sector.

We offer grants of up to £10,000 focused on addressing digital transformation, environmental sustainability and inclusive practice in the archives sector.

The Research and Innovation programme will open on the 12th August.

Application Form Assessment Criteria Current and Past Projects

While we ask that all applications be submitted via the online form (link above), you can download a word document version of the form to help you prepare.

As part of our commitment to being open and supportive throughout this programme, we want to share that the current success rate for Research and Innovation funding is 30%.

We want to reassure potential applicants that success rates shouldn’t put you off reaching out or getting involved. Every application brings you into the programme, giving you access to our training opportunities, our wider networks, and the expertise of our team. If you’re thinking about applying, we warmly encourage you to get in touch. Our aim is to support you wherever you are in your journey - whether that’s developing a strong application or finding the right pathway forward.

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About these grants

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How to apply

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Information for grantees