ClosedNon-Profit2025-27 Local Government Heritage
2025-27 Local Government Heritage — NSW
$25K – $25K available
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The 2025-27 Local Government Heritage Grants provide $25,000 grants to New South Wales local councils for initiatives that identify, conserve and promote locally significant heritage. The round is non-competitive and supports eligible heritage studies, advisory services, conservation works on privately owned heritage items, interpretation and training activities.
Funding
$25K – $25K
Closed
30 Jan 2025
Duration
up to 2 years
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be a local government entity in New South Wales (local council).
• Applicant must demonstrate the grant will be used for eligible heritage activities.
• Applicant must hold at least $20 million public liability insurance before entering into a funding agreement.
• Only one application per local council is permitted.
• Some councils must provide matched contributions of at least $25,000, while others are exempt.
• Projects must be delivered between 2025-07-01 and 2027-05-01.
• Projects must commence within 3 months of the executed funding agreement.
• Projects involving Aboriginal Cultural Heritage must demonstrate support from local Aboriginal communities and appropriate consultation.
• Applicants that are not New South Wales local councils are ineligible.
Applicants must be New South Wales local government entities (local councils). Applicants must demonstrate appropriate use of the $25,000 grant for eligible heritage activities and may need to provide matched funding depending on their council area. Councils must hold or obtain at least $20 million public liability insurance before entering into a funding deed with the NSW Government. Only one application per local council is accepted. Projects must commence within 3 months of the executed funding agreement, may start from 1 July 2025, and must be completed by 1 May 2027. If a project involves Aboriginal Cultural Heritage, applicants must show support from the local Aboriginal community and explain consultation arrangements.
What's Funded
Eligible activities include heritage studies and reviews, Aboriginal cultural heritage studies with community support, local heritage advisor services, specialist heritage advice, interpretation materials, heritage training for council staff and community, heritage tools, updates to the State Heritage Inventory, and conservation works for privately owned heritage items listed on council Local Environmental Plans.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Projects are expected to improve management, identification and conservation of locally significant heritage, and increase commemoration, promotion, celebration and participation in local heritage. Funded studies must be publicly accessible and projects must be delivered between 1 July 2025 and 1 May 2027.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
local_government
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitytrainingother
Keywords
heritagelocal governmentcouncilsNew South Walescommunity heritageconservationheritage studiesheritage advisors
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 2025-27 Local Government Heritage?
The 2025-27 Local Government Heritage is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water in Australia, providing $25K – $25K in funding. The 2025-27 Local Government Heritage Grants provide $25,000 grants to New South Wales local councils for initiatives that identify, conserve and promote locally significant heritage. The round is non-competitive and supports eligible heritage studies, advisory services, conservation works on privately owned heritage items, interpretation and training activities.
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How much funding does the 2025-27 Local Government Heritage provide?
The 2025-27 Local Government Heritage provides $25K – $25K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 2 years.
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Who is eligible for the 2025-27 Local Government Heritage?
- Applicant must be a local government entity in New South Wales (local council).
- Applicant must demonstrate the grant will be used for eligible heritage activities.
- Applicant must hold at least $20 million public liability insurance before entering into a funding agreement.
- Only one application per local council is permitted.
- Some councils must provide matched contributions of at least $25,000, while others are exempt.
- Projects must be delivered between 2025-07-01 and 2027-05-01.
- Projects must commence within 3 months of the executed funding agreement.
- Projects involving Aboriginal Cultural Heritage must demonstrate support from local Aboriginal communities and appropriate consultation.
- Applicants that are not New South Wales local councils are ineligible.
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When does the 2025-27 Local Government Heritage close?
Applications closed on 30 Jan 2025.
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What activities are funded?
Eligible activities include heritage studies and reviews, Aboriginal cultural heritage studies with community support, local heritage advisor services, specialist heritage advice, interpretation materials, heritage training for council staff and community, heritage tools, updates to the State Heritage Inventory, and conservation works for privately owned heritage items listed on council Local Environmental Plans.
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