The Listed Places of Worship (LPW) Grant Scheme gives grants covering the VAT on repairs of over £1,000 to listed buildings used as places of worship.
You can also submit one claim in any 12-month period that is less than £1,000, but more than £500.
The Government is extending the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme until 31 March 2026, with a budget of £23 million. This will continue to enable religious organisations to claim grants covering eligible VAT costs paid towards repairs and renovations.
To ensure the scheme remains within budget, a new cap will be introduced, limiting the total amount of any individual place of worship can claim to £25,000 in the coming year. Places of worship can make more than one claim, but the total of their claims should not exceed £25,000.
Where a place of worship’s VAT costs exceed the cap, they will still be able to claim up to £25,000.
Applicants can now complete and submit their application to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme directly online via the website.