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Apply for a grant

If you’re ready to apply for a grant then we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the various types of grants we offer.

Please click here to visit the page how we can support you before making your application.

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APPLY FOR A GRANT

You have two options for applying for a grant. Option 1 is to download the application form for a grant. Option 2 is to complete the online application form below.

We thoroughly recommend applying after refering to the section, tips for grant applications, advice & support.

Applying using the downloaded application forms. The Microsoft Word forms may be completed on a PC assuming you have access to Microsoft Word or you may choose to print the forms and complete by hand. Alternatively you may download the PDF version of the forms, print and complete by hand. Full instructions are included in the forms.

Apply using the online form. You may find this more convenient to use. We suggest you familiarise yourself with the form and gather all relevant information ahead of completing and sending the form. You also have the option to upload supporting documents. After submission we will send you a copy of the form to your email address (just in case check your junk or spam)

Option 2: Apply for a grant online

Please answer all questions to the best of your ability.

It is important to provide as much information as you can so your application for a grant can be considered.

    Which type of grant are you applying for?

    Section 1: Church or Chapel

    Section 2: The People

    Is there a service in your church every Sunday?

    Section 3: Priest or Minister

    Section 4: Church Member who will act as correspondent

    Section 5: Professional Supervisor with qualification

    Section 6: Listing grade of Church or Chapel

    Is the church listed? If yes, at what grade?

    All listed buildings in can be found on the website www.heritagegateway.org.uk. If you are able to paste the link address for the entry for your church please do so below. (To do this select the address in the top bar of your browser using your mouse, Press Ctrl-C or Cmd-C to copy it, move the cursor to the space below, and press Ctrl-V or Cmd-V to paste it. Just skip this if you do not understand the question).

    Section 7: Brief description of the project and the cost of each part of it

    Include VAT and please give your best estimate of Item 7 in Section 10 (Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme for VAT). Do not send estimates, specifications or other details unless asked for. Show the immediate work and further phases separately.

    Section 8: Approvals and permissions

    It is a condition of the award of a DHCT grant that the applicant must obtain all necessary Faculties, Planning and Building Approvals, and Listed Building Consents. Failure to do so could lead to cancellation or a request to repay the grant.

    Do you accept this condition?

    Section 9: Projected starting date

    Section 10: Where is the money coming from?

    A) What is the cost of the work you are asking us to consider at this stage? (From Section 7)

    B) How are you proposing to fund the work? From:





    Section 11: Your Contribution to the Trust

    Does your church make regular financial contributions to the Trust?

    Does your church contribute by participation in the DHCT Day (Formerly ‘Bike, Ride & Stride’)

    Section 12: Publicity

    If you receive a grant the Trustees would like you to complete an online case study which will be added to our website. This will enable the work of the Trust to be publicised. Please confirm that you are willing to complete a case study.

    Section 13: Common Share

    Are Payments up to date?

    Authentication

    In this section you confirm by adding your name that your church has agreed to make this application and that you do so on its behalf. It should be completed by the Priest or Minister in Section 3 above or the church member / correspondent in Section 4 above.

    File upload

    Please upload any supporting documents for your grant application.

    Acceptable file types are PDF, Word (.doc or .docx), Text (.txt), Rich Text Format (.rtf), JPEG, JPG, PNG and GIF. You may upload up to ten (10) files. If you require to upload more files then please let our administrator know by choosing "Yes" in the options below. Please do not try to upload compressed files such as ZIP or GZIP.

    I wish to send more files to you

    Data Protection: I consent to Devon Historic Churches Trust (DHCT) processing and storing all the information and data supplied via this form. I understand my contact details and the data collected from this form will only be used by DHCT to respond to my application and will not be shared with any third parties without my written consent. Your details will not be added to any external email marketing list nor will they be sold onto third parties. Occasionally DHCT may contact you directly via email with marketing information. DHCT will securely store the information and you can request a copy of it by contacting us. You can also request we amend or delete any information we store about you. Your data may be stored outside the EEA (European Economic Area).

    Your details will not be added to any emailing list or passed on to any other company. They will be used only to assist in your grant application. We do not require any assistance with website design, SEO or investment opportunities, thank you.

    Tips for grant applications, advice & support

    We want your grant application process to be as easy as possible. We will require certain information to process and consider a grant. Here are some tips, advice & support to help…

    1. If applying for a main grant please check the quarterly dates for receipt of application forms here – listed above in the main grants section.

    2. Answer ALL questions, especially your shortfall (i.e. the total project cost lessfunds available to you and raised to date. We cannot consider bids where you have not told us how much you need. Don’t forget to include the Listed Places of Worship: VAT Grant that can be claimed.

    3. Keep it short and simple. Most information about the church architecture and history is available on line. Please provide the website link e.g. Historic England, A Church Near You, your Parish or Mission Community website if you have one.

    4. Explain unusual points.

    5. Early application for Faculty from the Diocese (if required).

    6. Tell us if you run into delays or need to postpone your bid for funding.

    7. Tell us if you receive an offer of grant funding from other Trusts or Heritage Lottery Funds.

    8. Think about phasing large projects. We might be able to assist with another grant at a later phase of the project.

    9. Be enthusiastic about your project and tell us about your community fund raising as evidence of need.