Aboriginal Corporations and not-for-profit Aboriginal organisations are encouraged to apply for funding for projects that support the protection, preservation and promotion of identified Aboriginal heritage sites.
Applications for the 2024-25 Preserve, Promote and Protect Our Aboriginal Sites program are now open, with an increased grant pool of $1million.
This year’s program continues to empower Aboriginal organisations to manage and protect sites of immense cultural and historical significance across the State.
Eligible Aboriginal Corporations and not-for-profit Aboriginal organisations can apply for grants of up to $50,000 to undertake projects including the remediation of burial sites, the installation of interpretive and truth-telling signage, fencing, environmental management and the digital promotion of cultural information.
Applications are also now accepted for Aboriginal cultural heritage places that have been lodged for assessment but not yet accepted as a Registered Aboriginal site.
Since the program began in 2014, the State Government has committed $3.25 million and supported 115 projects across the State.
For more information on the grants and the application process, visit Grants to preserve and protect Aboriginal sites, email HeritageGrants@dplh.wa.gov.au or call (08) 6551 9482.
Applications close at 12pm on Thursday, 14 November 2024.
