Seed Corn Grants offer between £500 and £5,000 to support early-stage, exploratory projects that spark new ideas and approaches to community engagement with heritage.

These grants are designed for community groups, Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) or other heritage organisations looking to test concepts, build partnerships, or pilot activities. Seed Corn Grants are designed to be flexible and easy to access, making it simple for anyone to join the Community Hub programme. They encourage new ideas and inclusivity right from the start.

In March 2026, we held a webinar featuring detailed breakdowns of the grant, what it seeks to fund, how to apply, and hints and tips from the team. Watch a recording of the Seed Corn funding webinar.

Application Form   Assessment Criteria Awarded Projects

You can find out more about the programme below.

As part of our commitment to being open and supportive throughout this programme, we want to share that the current success rate for Seed Corn funding is 3%.

We recognise that these figures may feel discouraging. However, we want to reassure potential applicants that a low success rate 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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Information for Grantees