The conservation of heritage around the State is being boosted by $2.1 million in NSW Government funding support for councils.
Minister for Heritage James Griffin said 86 councils across NSW are receiving funding through the Local Government Heritage Grant category, which is part of a larger $5 million NSW Heritage Grants program.
“These grants are all about helping local councils identify, protect and celebrate the meaningful stories and places that enrich their communities,” Mr Griffin said.
“Each of the 86 successful councils are being given $25,000 to deliver projects in their area, whether it be for running a heritage grants program, funding a heritage advisor, promoting heritage in their area, or training staff and the community.
“This is the 44th year of the NSW Heritage Grants program, which have helped deliver hundreds of fantastic heritage renewal projects around the State.”
Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman said the grants will give councils an opportunity to improve management of existing heritage sites, identify new heritage projects or facilitate the commemoration of local historical events.
The $5 million program has 6 categories, including:
- The inaugural Activating State Heritage Grant, where one successful applicant was
- Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Grants, where applicants can apply for up to $80,000
- Caring for State Heritage Grants where applicants can apply for up to $150,000
- Community Heritage Grants where applicants can apply for up to $50,000
- Emergency Works Grants to help address emergency situations at state significant sites
- Local Government Heritage Grants program designed for NSW local councils.
For more information visit on the Environment and Heritage website.
