Harborough District is currently accepting applications for its Heritage Open Days Grant Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Harborough District - Heritage Open Days Grant Programme
The Heritage Open Days Grant Programme is a funding opportunity for organisations and businesses delivering heritage visitor events in Harborough District.The programme supports activities that celebrate local history, heritage, culture, and identity.It is designed to increase public participation in heritage experiences and strengthen the district’s visitor economy.
Benefits of Harborough District - Heritage Open Days Grant Programme
- The council has the discretion to award a grant up to a maximum of £2,000 by exception.
Harborough District - Heritage Open Days Grant Programme Requirements
- The grant funding must be used on revenue projects. This means spending on additional operational business costs relating to a heritage open day, not on lasting assets such as a building or equipment.
- The grants must support new or existing businesses and organisations to develop and improve heritage visitor activities and event services that increase participation and benefit the local economy and community.
- Grants must be used for business and organisation purposes. They cannot be used for domestic property improvements or for private or commercial vehicles.
- Grant applicants will be prioritised that demonstrate the greatest added value to visitor event experiences in Harborough District, enabling existing events that may be at risk of not happening, or new events, to take place.
- The funding must be used for a new project or item of spend. Claims cannot be made for spending already made, before submitting your application.
- All applicants must provide assurances that they have all the necessary permissions, such as planning approvals and freeholder consent in place prior to applying.
- The business or organisation must operate or provide visitor event services in Harborough District.
- A micro/ small/ medium sized enterprise employing between 1 and 249 staff.
- Community and voluntary organisations and those not employing staff can also apply.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 September, 2026
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