A new round of grants under the NSW Government’s Heritage Near Me program will see $2.8 million directed towards projects to protect unique local heritage around the state, Parliamentary Secretary for Western NSW Rick Colless announced last week.
Applications are now open for this year’s Heritage Activation grants, which are designed for owners or managers of local, publicly accessible heritage items, from buildings to parks and monuments to special natural and cultural places.
“The Heritage Activation grants are for projects that actively encourage community interaction and participation with publicly accessible heritage items that are listed on a local council’s Local Environmental Plan (LEP). This program supports local communities in their efforts to conserve and celebrate their stories, places and values,” Mr Colless said.
Applicants can apply for support for their projects for amounts from $10,000 to $100,000. Applications close on 20 April 2018 for projects that begin after 1 July 2018.
For more information on the Heritage Near Me program, visit www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritage-near-me-incentives, call 02
9873 8544 or email heritage.nearme@environment.nsw.gov.au