Historic Society of Lancashire and
Cheshire
Founded 1848
Registered Charity 224825
GRANT SCHEME
The Constitution of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire declares that one of the objects of the Society is the promotion of the study of any aspects of the history and archaeology of the area covered by the Palatine Counties of Lancashire and Cheshire and their successor local authorities. In furtherance of this aim an annual
Grant Scheme will make awards to applicants. There will be 3 categories of grant: research, publication and education.
RESEARCH GRANTS will usually be made to individuals to help to cover particular research expenses, for example, travel to an archive or the acquisition of copied materials. Applicants should normally be registered for a research degree or have an established publication record . Normally these grants will not exceed £300 each.
PUBLICATION GRANTS will be made to individuals, groups or other bodies seeking support in the preparation of a publication on an appropriate topic.
EDUCATION GRANTS will be made to schools and other institutions for projects or activities that further the study of local history, for example, assistance with transport to a record office, museum or historical site or the acquisition of copied archive material. Normally these grants will not exceed £300 each.
Each application will be treated on its own merits by a committee of the Council of this Society. The principal consideration for a research award or a publication award will be that the work should lead to a higher degree qualification or a written publication in an appropriate format. Personal genealogical research, for example, will not qualify.

Where appropriate, the assistance of the Society must be acknowledged, and a copy of the publication presented to the
Society’s library.
Applications for all 3 categories of grant should be completed on the designated form and received by 31 OCTOBER. The result of the application will normally be notified by 1 February and it is expected that successful grants are taken up during that calendar year.
TO APPLY please download the appropriate application form from www.hslc.org.uk
. Send a hard copy in an envelope marked ‘Grant
Application’ to:
Dr D.E. Ascott
Membership Secretary
Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire
School of History
University of Liverpool
LIVERPOOL L69 3BX
Membership of the Historic Society is obtained by subscription of £16, renewable annually. This entitles the member to the annual hardback copy of Transactions . Please contact the membership secretary for further details and for overseas rates.

Historic Society of Lancashire and
Cheshire
Founded 1848
Registered Charity 224825
GRANT APPLICATION FORM:
RESEARCH GRANT
Please make sure that you have read the accompanying notes before completing this form. Please submit the form as a hard copy.
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POSTCODE………………….. TELEPHONE……………………..
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DATE OF BIRTH…………………………………………………………..
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE ATTENDED
OCCUPATION (if you are not currently a student)
DEGREES (stating in what subjects)
PUBLICATIONS (if applicable)

PROPOSED RESEARCH (100-200 words)
GRANT APPLIED FOR (provide as much detail as possible)
REFEREES
Give the names and addresses of TWO referees, and you invite them to send their references direct to the same address as your application.
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DECLARATION
If I receive an award I shall give due acknowledgement to the Historic
Society of Lancashire and Cheshire in any thesis and/or published work.
Signed…………………………………………… Date………………….

Historic Society of Lancashire and
Cheshire
Founded 1848
Registered Charity 224825
GRANT APPLICATION FORM:
PUBLICATION GRANT
Please make sure that you have read the accompanying notes before completing this form. Please submit the form as a hard copy.
NAME ………………………………………………………………
ADDRESS………………………………………………………………….
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POSTCODE………………….. TELEPHONE……………………..
EMAIL …………………………………………………………………
AUTHORSHIP OF PROPOSED PUBLICATION
(explain whether individual, joint or group work)

PROPOSED PUBLICATION (100-200 words)
GRANT APPLIED FOR (provide as much detail as possible)
TIMETABLE FOR PUBLICATION
PREVIOUS PUBLICATIONS
DECLARATION
If an award is received due acknowledgement will be given to the
Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire in the published work, and a copy deposited with the Society’s library.
Signed…………………………………………… Date………………….

Historic Society of Lancashire and
Cheshire
Founded 1848
Registered Charity 224825
GRANT APPLICATION FORM:
EDUCATION GRANT
Please make sure that you have read the accompanying notes before completing this form. Please submit the form as a hard copy.
NAME ………………………………………………………………
SCHOOL/INSTITUTION…………………………………………………
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ADDRESS………………………………………………………………….
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POSTCODE………………….. TELEPHONE……………………..
EMAIL …………………………………………………………………

PROPOSED PROJECT OR VISIT
GRANT APPLIED FOR
TIMETABLE OF PROJECT OR VISIT
AGES AND NUMBERS INVOLVED
DECLARATION
If an award is received due acknowledgement will be given to the
Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire where appropriate.
Signed…………………………………………… Date………………….