Emergency Covid-19 Grants to Help Heritage Projects Unveiled

摘要

Historic England has announced that 70 projects will receive a share of £1.8 million to help to tackle the impact of coronavirus (Covid-19) on the heritage sector. The grants will help to provide social distancing guidance for archaeologists during digs to support for voluntary organisations and craft works, such as stonemasons. The Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund was set up in April with the aim of supporting the heritage sector through the impact of the pandemic and to prepare for recovery. Organisations were advised to apply for grants of up to £25,000 to address financial difficulties and grants of up to £50,000 for projects and activities to reduce risks to heritage by providing information, resources and skills. Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, said: "Our emergency grants are providing a much-needed safety net to organisations and businesses that are helping to save our most precious heritage such as King Henry VIII's flagship, the Mary Rose, in Portsmouth. If they go out of business at this difficult time some of our heritage will be lost forever. As we move towards recovery, we are pleased to offer grants to innovative projects and craft workers to help get the heritage economy moving. Our historic places bring us together, boost the economy and revitalise local communities. It is vital that they survive intact."