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

Project No: 9184 Supporting the delivery of Heritage Carbon Literacy Training to the sector

Historic England Corporate Plan Strategic Objective: 4A More organisations in the heritage sector are committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050 or earlier.

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm on 8 April 2024


Project No: 7639 Aerial investigation and mapping to enhance local authority Historic Environment Records and address research agendas

Historic England Corporate Plan Strategic Objective: Investing in knowledge creation, skills and organisations where our help is most needed.

Closing date for applications: 5.00pm on 16 February 2024


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