Heritage sites in Salford can apply for a share of £15m in grants to help carry out essential repair work.
Applications have opened for a second round of funding through Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, which will be used to rescue listed buildings and sites facing dereliction or demolition across the country.
The latest tranche of funding comes after the successful first round saw Salford Lads Club undergo a £450,000 refurbishment.
The cash was used to replace roof slates and carry out brick and terracotta masonry repairs on the Grade II-listed youth club.
Charities, community interest companies, heritage groups and other not-for-profit organisations who are legally responsible for the repair of a historic building have until midnight on Sunday 14 June to apply for their share of the new £15 million funding pot.
Emma Squire and Claudia Kenyatta, Co-CEOs of Historic England said: “With applications now open for a second round of funding through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, we are encouraging organisations across England to come forward with projects that can help secure the future of some of our most valued buildings.
“Historic buildings connect people to their local history and identity, while providing spaces that support wellbeing, pride and social connection.”
The funding, delivered by Historic England and provided by the Government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport, targets areas in greatest need, particularly where heritage investment can deliver wider social and economic benefits for local communities.
It provides capital grants to support urgent repairs to eligible heritage assets at risk, conservation works to prevent further deterioration and adaptations that support sustainable reuse and accessibility.
Squire and Kenyatta added: “Through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, this investment will support places most in need, helping to repair and secure the future of some of our most valued heritage.
“By protecting these buildings and supporting their sustainable reuse, we can help communities unlock their potential for generations to come.”
For further details, including how grants will be prioritised and how to apply, you can visit Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Capital Fund webpage here.
