Cultural Protection Fund Opens £500,000 Grant Opportunity to Safeguard Heritage at Risk Across 17 Countries ·Cultural Protection Fund

Overview

This opportunity offers grants of up to £500,000 for multi-year projects aimed at preserving endangered cultural heritage sites, traditions, and practices across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Eligibility

Eligible organisations can submit an Expression of Interest. Projects must focus on protecting cultural heritage within one or more of the following countries:

• Bangladesh
• Egypt
• Ethiopia
• Iraq
• Jordan
• Kenya
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Nepal
• Pakistan
• Palestine
• Syria
• Sudan
• Tanzania
• Tunisia
• Uganda
• Yemen

Benefits

Applicants will receive funding for projects expected to begin in December 2026 and conclude by January 2029. Funding is aimed at heritage protection and community resilience.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by a lead organisation with partners registered in one of the CPF target countries. The application process includes two stages, starting with the Expression of Interest.

• Applications open: 23 June 2026
• Expression of Interest deadline: 20 July 2026, 23:59 BST
• Full application deadline: 28 August 2026, 23:59 BST

Deadline

The Expression of Interest deadline is 20 July 2026 at 23:59 BST.