The Allen Grove Local History Fund

What IS Local History? It can be almost impossible to define!

It can involve a wide range of historical inquiry and investigation, encompassing local landscapes, oral traditions, written records, social and cultural practices, ephemera and objects. A typical project can involve virtually anything in a geographical area smaller than the country or countries.

[fg]Allen Grove, 1910–1990[/fg]The Allen Grove Local History Fund was established from a legacy made to the Kent Archaeological Society by the late Allen Grove (1910–1990), a former President.

The Society administers the Fund. Its objectives are to promote research, preservation and enjoyment of local history in the ancient County of Kent[fn]The geographical area of Kent considered under the Fund is that of the ancient county of Kent. It includes Medway and extends to the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham.[/fn].

ELIGIBILITY FOR GRANTS

Applications for a wide range of local history projects are welcomed and encouraged by individuals, groups or societies. In the case of applications from groups or societies, the Fund Secretary will communicate with the project leader named in the application.

The average grants recently awarded have been in the region of £500.

WHAT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT APPLICATION?

Grants will NOT be made for excavation, fieldwork or works of fiction.

SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

Application forms can be downloaded from the Society website or from the Allen Grove Fund secretary (Allengroveadmin@kentarchaeology.org.uk). Please note that application forms that have been signed and dated will only be considered, confirming acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.

The window for submitting applications is from 1 June to 30 September 2023. As soon as practicable after 30 September, the Trustees will meet to consider the applications received. Grants are made once a year.

We look forward to hearing from you!