Diver recording on HMS Colossus.  HMS Colossus was a 74 gun warship built in 1787 at Gravesend and wrecked off Samson in the Scillies in 1798.
Diver recording on HMS Colossus © Kevin Camidge
Diver recording on HMS Colossus © Kevin Camidge

Heritage Protection Commissions Calls for Proposals

Heritage Protection Commissions (HPC) funds projects in response to specific calls for proposals that directly address the priorities outlined in Historic England's Corporate Plan.

All calls for proposals will be listed below. Please check this page regularly for updates.

Calls for proposals

History in the Making

The first round of History in the Making was exclusive to the North of England, but in 2024 the programme is going national. We’ll fund 15 new projects across England in areas of high social deprivation.

Proposals must be submitted by midnight, Monday 2 September 2024.

Find out how to apply for funding

Project No: 7829 Data Supply and Reconciliation between the National Record of the Historic Environment and Historic Environment Records (Year 3)

Historic England Corporate Plan Strategic Objective: Expanding the digital availability of our assets to improve both access to our resources and users’ experience of them.

Closing date for applications: This is an open call and we are still receiving applications.


You can download application guidance here.

Help and advice is available from the Heritage Protection Commissions Team (HPCT). Please see our contact details below. Specific queries regarding Everyday Heritage should be emailed to [email protected]


Heritage Protection Commissions