Delivered by Historic England on behalf of the Government, the £92 million Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF) offers capital grants for essential repairs and related works at listed places of worship in England, particularly in areas of high deprivation in England.
£23 million will be available each year for the next four years with three levels of grants:
- Small awards of £10,000 to £50,000
- Medium awards of £50,001 to £350,000
- Large awards of £350,001 to £1 million.
Applications will be accepted from any listed place of worship in England, of any faith or denomination, that is:
- An active place of worship used for worship for a minimum of six times per year.
- A dedicated place of worship (in other words, not fully converted to another use).
- Able to demonstrate that the works are necessary, deliverable and aligned with the fund’s requirements.
The funding can support essential capital works that keep buildings safe, open and in public use, including:
- Urgent fabric repairs (roofs, masonry, timber, drainage)
- Essential improvements (electrical upgrades, heating, toilets, step‑free access)
- Professional fees and surveys related to eligible capital works
- Limited additional works that support future long-term sustainability (such as loft hatches, improved rainwater goods)
- Proportionate interventions that support sustainable community use.
Projects must be based in England, involve a building listed at Grade I, Grade II* or Grade II, involve an active place of worship involve the types of repair, conservation and conversion activities in line with the programme.
There will be two opportunities to apply for funding for the first three years with a single round in the fourth year.
This is the second round of 2026.
for more information on how to apply visit their website – Places of Worship Renewal Fund | Historic England
Expressions of Interest open 4 September and close 2 October 2026 (17:00)
