Historic England has announced a new series of ‘Everyday Heritage Grants’ worth up to £25,000 for local-history projects that celebrate working-class heritage.

The grants are available for community or heritage organisations to fund projects focusing on the built or historic environment near them.

Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, said, “The histories of castles and great houses and their inhabitants are well documented, but we know far less about our everyday heritage. From council estates, pubs and clubs, to farms, factories and shipyards, these are the places where most people have lived, worked and played for hundreds of years. We want to explore these untold stories and celebrate the people and places at the heart of our history.”

You can find out how to apply for a grant at historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/hpc/proposals. The deadline for applications is 23 May. For more information, email everyday heritage@historicengland.org.uk.