Small Grants Scheme
This page details the Small Grants Scheme, funds available and eligibility in the different parts of the UK. Application forms and guidance notes can be downloaded to apply for a grant. To discuss a potential grant application once you have read the details on this page then please contact the Conservation Officer on 020 7881 0862 or conservation@warmemorials.org to confirm eligibility and details on the application procedure.
Please note that War Memorials Trust is unable to fund work retrospectively, so please do not commence work prior to making and receiving a decision on your application to the scheme
Lists of projects that have been awarded grants can be seen by year or county.
England, Northern Ireland and Wales
The Small Grants Scheme assists conservation work on all types of war memorials. Grants of up to £2,500 at 50% eligible costs are available.
To apply for a grant please
Download a copy of the Guidance Notes for Applicants
Download a copy of the Application Form
Scotland
If you are based in Scotland the application form you need to use with depend upon whether you are applying for a grant for a freestanding war memorial or a non freestanding war memorial. If you are making an application for a conservation project on a freestanding war memorial in Scotland you may be able to obtain additional funding which has been provided by Historic Scotland for War Memorials Trust to distribute through the Small Grants Scheme.
Freestanding war memorial
Freestanding memorials are those that stand without any support. For example a war memorial cross standing in a church yard or a statue such as the famous Black Watch memorial on The Mound or the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge.
Applicants seeking suport for conservation projects on such memorials are eligible for up to £7,500 at 75% eligible costs. A maximum of £5,000 is available from the Historic Scotland funding while the rest will be funded by WMT through its fundraising.
To apply for a grant please
Download a copy of the Guidance Notes for Applicants
Download a copy of the Application Form
Non freestanding war memorial
Non freestanding war memorials, such as plaques, stained glass windows and clocks, remain eligible for War Memorials Trust Small Grants Scheme which assists conservation work on all types of war memorials. Grants of up to £2,500 at 50% eligible costs are available.
To apply for a grant please
Download a copy of the Guidance Notes for Applicants
Download a copy of the Application Form
If you are unsure which scheme is appropriate for your project then please contact the Conservation Officer directly on 020 7881 0862 or conservation@warmemorials.org. You may wish to email a photograph of the memorial to confirm whether it is freestanding or not.
