Past Futures (Round Two) - A People's History of the Isle of Wight

Past Futures is a grant programme made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, delivered through Creative Island and HIWCF across the Isle of Wight. The programme aims to fund Island-based heritage and community organisations to capture, celebrate and curate the 'everyday' heritage of the Island, with a focus on showcasing forgotten and hidden histories. This entry-level grant funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund is designed to help the Island's communities capture their own distinctive heritage stories. Projects can include diverse heritage outputs such as photo collections, touring exhibitions, or audio/video records of people's stories. Examples include museums wanting to expand stories around key objects in their collections, or documenting the contributions of particular communities such as Filipino nurses to the local hospital. All applicants must engage with the Programme Heritage Lead who will provide support throughout the application process and ensure compliance with National Lottery Heritage Fund requirements.