In case anyone was looking to apply for a VAT refund from the Listed Places of Worship grant scheme:
Important Update:
All awards within this year’s £23 million budget have now been allocated to applicants, and the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme for 2025/26 has now closed to new applications.
There will be no further funding rounds. Please be advised that further applications will not be accepted.
If you are still awaiting a grant decision from us, you should expect to hear the outcome of the application by no later than 15th April 2026.
The Places of Worship Renewal Fund will open to applications starting in 2026/27. Further details will be announced by DCMS in due course.