- Applications
open for $1.2 million Western Australian Heritage Grants program
- $1.221
million grants package available for owners of State registered heritage places
- Grants
can be used for conservation works, and engagement and interpretation projects
- The
State Government has allocated more than $27 million through the Heritage
Grants Program over 27 years
Applications
are now open for owners of heritage listed places to share in more than $1.2
million for conservation and cultural landscape works.
The
2024-25 Heritage Grants Program offers $150,000 through its Community Heritage
Grants stream and the remainder through the State Heritage Grants funding
stream.
Property
owners can use the grants for conservation works, to develop heritage
conservation or cultural landscape plans, and undertaking feasibility studies.
Eligible
not-for-profit organisations, businesses and local governments are encouraged
to apply for the Community Heritage Grants that assist innovative community
engagement activities or interpretation projects that promote or celebrate a
State registered heritage place or local heritage listed places.
Last
year 28 grants were awarded, including $100,000 for conservation repairs to
historic Mead Homestead in Leda, to help its ongoing activities for people
living with diverse abilities.
Deep-sea
surveyors Wrecksploration received more than $11,900 to help create detailed 3D
models of historical shipwrecks in waters south-west of Rottnest Island, giving
a unique insight into Western Australia's maritime heritage.
To
apply for the 2024-25 Heritage Grants Program, visit https://wa.gov.au/heritage-grants
Applications
close on Friday, 9 August 2024.
Comments
attributed to Heritage Minister David Templeman:
"I am pleased
once again to invite applications for this year's Heritage Grants Program.
"These
grants fund projects that support conservation works and heritage activities
that provide economic and social benefits for communities throughout Western
Australia.
"For
nearly 30 years, the program has provided more than $27 million for projects
that protect our State heritage places and create activities and programs that
engage the community to celebrate and learn about our unique history.
"I
encourage heritage owners, local heritage managers and educators to visit the
online grant information and apply."
