ClosedBusinessRound 1

First Nations Heritage Grant

Australian Government · Australia

The First Nations Heritage Grants Program provides funding for projects that identify and add Indigenous values to Australia’s World and National Heritage listed places. It also supports the identification of culturally significant First Nations places.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$25K – $250K

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Eligible organisations, government bodies, entities and individuals Projects must relate to World Heritage or National Heritage-listed places Activities can include identifying Indigenous heritage values and preparing submissions Projects may also improve protection or management of places with Indigenous heritage values
This round is for eligible organisations, government bodies, entities and individuals. Funded projects must relate to World Heritage and National Heritage-listed places and focus on identifying, recognising, protecting or improving management of Indigenous heritage values.

What's Funded

Projects to identify new Indigenous heritage values at existing World Heritage and National Heritage-listed places, prepare submissions to add Indigenous heritage values to existing listings, increase protection of listed places with Indigenous heritage values, and improve management of listed places with Indigenous heritage values.

Expected Outcomes

Identification and documentation of Indigenous heritage values, submissions for heritage listing updates, stronger protection of heritage places, and improved management of World Heritage and National Heritage-listed places with Indigenous heritage values.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitlocal_governmentindigenous_organisationindividualother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityother

Keywords

First NationsIndigenous heritageheritageWorld HeritageNational Heritagecultural heritageplace managementheritage protection

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the First Nations Heritage Grant?

The First Nations Heritage Grant is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $25K – $250K in funding. The First Nations Heritage Grants Program provides funding for projects that identify and add Indigenous values to Australia’s World and National Heritage listed places. It also supports the identification of culturally significant First Nations places.

How much funding does the First Nations Heritage Grant provide?

The First Nations Heritage Grant provides $25K – $250K in funding.

Who is eligible for the First Nations Heritage Grant?

Eligible organisations, government bodies, entities and individuals Projects must relate to World Heritage or National Heritage-listed places Activities can include identifying Indigenous heritage values and preparing submissions Projects may also improve protection or management of places with Indigenous heritage values

What activities are funded?

Projects to identify new Indigenous heritage values at existing World Heritage and National Heritage-listed places, prepare submissions to add Indigenous heritage values to existing listings, increase protection of listed places with Indigenous heritage values, and improve management of listed places with Indigenous heritage values.

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