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From: Cassarchis, Cathrin <[log in to unmask]>
To: 'NRA list' <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 24 February 2000 14:52
Subject: Local Heritage Initiative
> Local Heritage Initiative
>
> A new English Local Heritage Initiative (LHI) has recently been launched
> jointly by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Countryside Agency. This
> programme is run along similar lines to the Awards for All scheme and the
> application process is equally straight forward.
>
> Grants of between £3,000 and £15,000 for projects lasting up to two years
> are available to support a range of heritage projects involving local
> communities in either exploring or preserving their heritage or
undertaking
> heritage initiatives that demonstrate clear public benefits.
>
> Awards will be made chiefly to local groups undertaking projects
associated
> with Archaeological heritage, Natural heritage, Built heritage, Industrial
> heritage and Customs & traditions. Groups not locally based are also
> eligible to apply, including local authorities, provided there is clear
> evidence of local support and involvement.
>
> Under Customs & traditions, for example, LHI will fund the following
> aspects: "historic and cultural associations with the land and activities
of
> local people, for example stories, poems, songs, dialect, recipes,
> traditions and famous people. Heritage features relating to how people
> lived, worked and played, such as place names, field names, parish
> boundaries, open spaces, viewpoints, local rights of way of significant
> heritage value, including country lanes and drove roads".
>
> Archival costs are among the associated costs eligible for funding but any
> repository bidding for funds will need to do so in association with local
> groups since projects must demonstrate the active involvement of the local
> community.
>
> Project costs may not exceed £25,000. LHI grants will not exceed 60% of
the
> total project cost ie. £15,000. A minimum of 5% cash (as a percentage of
> total actual expenditure) must be contributed to the project costs.
> Partnership funding may be made up of cash and in-kind contributions.
>
> This initiative is offered initially in England but it is intended that
> similar schemes be developed for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The
> scheme is planned to run for 10 years. The first round of applications
must
> be submitted by 15th May 2000. Another round will open in Autumn 2000.
>
> Further information on this grant programme can be obtained by telephoning
> 01226 719019 or visit the LHI webside at www.lhi.org.uk. Alternatively,
> write to LHI Information, The Acorn Centre, 51 High Street, Grimethorpe,
> Barnsley, S72 7BB.
>
> A presentation on the Local Heritage Initiative will be included in the
> programme of the Tithe Maps Seminar to be held at the Public Record
Office,
> London on Tuesday 29th February.
>
> Cathrin Cassarchis
> Archive Lottery Adviser
> National Council on Archives
>
> c/o Public Record Office
> Ruskin Avenue
> Kew, Richmond
> Surrey
> TW9 4DU
>
> Tel: 0181 3925313
> Fax: 0181 3925280
> email: [log in to unmask]
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