Apply for a Repatriation Grant | The Homebound Project

Grant Information

Our goal is to bring home as much Indigenous material heritage as possible while maintaining high standards and respecting cultural customs.

Steps

Before applying, the British institution holding the objects or ancestors must have approved the repatriation

Representatives from the Indigenous Nation can then fill out and submit the grant application

After the annual deadline, The Homebound Project reviews applications and opens dialogue with Indigenous Nations

The Homebound Project works with a set amount of funding each year. We aim to keep costs as low as possible so that we can fund as many repatriations as we can. When grants are reviewed, The Homebound Project will work with Indigenous Nations to keep costs down while also respecting the customs and wishes of each Indigenous Nation.

Cost coverage

What The Homebound Project covers

We provide funding for the physical relocation of Indigenous ancestors and cultural objects. There are two main pathways this can take: Shipping and Accompanying.*

Shipping Indigenous heritage home

Costs covered by the Homebound Project include:

Packaging

Shipping

Travel costs for Indigenous representatives to meet the ancestors or objects, if applicable

Accompanying Indigenous heritage home

Costs covered by the Homebound Project include:

Flights from Indigenous homeland to and from the UK

Travel to and from the airport

Accommodation

Travel to and from the institution holding the objects or ancestors

Daily stipend for meals

* Accompanying is when Indigenous representatives travel to the institution that holds their ancestors or cultural objects and then travels home with their heritage in their possession. This often looks like Indigenous representatives carrying their ancestors or cultural objects in their hand luggage.

Applications Open

Applications for returns happening in the 2027 calendar year are now being accepted. This application window runs from 1 August until 31 December 2026. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email info@thehomeboundproject.org.