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2006-2008 Heritage Incentives Program evaluation
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The 2006-2008 Heritage Incentives Program is the first program for which an evaluation to assess and report on the success of the Heritage Branch Department of Planning funding programs
Successful project applicants were required to fill in a questionnaire on their completed project
Data from these questionnaires was collated and analysed to provide an evaluation of the program and its success
The evaluation is useful as it provides succinct quantitative and qualitative data against stated outcomes and performance indicators that will be used to assess and improve future NSW Heritage Grants funding programs on offer
Program 1 – Conservation Works
| Program Objective |
This program provides funding for physical conservation works projects for State Heritage Register listed items or state significant heritage items |
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| Overall program summary |
58% of applications received were funded, of these 81% were successfully completed
Overall $7,667,462 was spent on heritage works through this program made up of $1,877,410 grant funding and $5,790,052 contributed by applicants The multiplier effect for the program was $1:$3 |
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| Evaluation Summary |
What do the KPIs tell you about these outcomes?
Overall, the program was a great success and achieved the stated program purpose
What were the key results or achievements for the year?
- 100% of funded projects were very successful or successful in achieving their project aims
- 93% of projects reported significant improvement in heritage item condition
- 95% of projects created paid employment
- > 79% applicants expectations were met or exceeded for customer service satisfaction
Were there any challenges or disappointments that had a major effect on your results?
For various reasons, there was a high 30% drop-out rate for approved projects
What will you do next year?
Continue to work with customers and projects, set up more on-line information and forms
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 Evaluation in full |
Program 2 – Land Tax and Local Rates Rebate Program
| Program Objective |
This program is aimed at providing funding assistance to private owners who pay land tax and land rates for conservation and maintenance works to State Heritage Register listed items |
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| Overall program summary |
90% of applications received were funded, 100% of the funded projects were completed
Overall $218,999 was spent on heritage works through this program made up of $78,693 grant funding and $141,532 contributed by applicants
The multiplier effect for the program was $1:$2
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| Evaluation Summary |
What do the KPIs tell you about these outcomes?
Although 100% of projects funded through this program were successfully completed, the overall program has not attracted funding applications and therefore not achieved the stated program purpose
What were the key results or achievements for the year?
- 100% of funded projects were very successful or successful in achieving their project aims
- 78% of completed projects reported that their project contributes to heritage tourism
- 100% of projects created paid employment
Were there any challenges or disappointments that had a major effect on your results?
This program targeted to private owners has been undersubscribed and the program funding concept has been difficult to understand
This program has been deleted in the 2008-9 NSW Heritage Grants program. Private residential SHR owners are eligible to apply for funding through the Works program
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Evaluation in full |
Program 3 – Kick Start Program
| Program Objective |
This program provides seed funding to assist groups in raising funds through a tax deductible appeal to support heritage projects for state and local items |
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| Overall program summary |
100% of applications received were funded, of these 80% were successfully completed and 20% are yet to be completed
Overall $1,668,573 was raised for heritage works through this program made up of $50,000 grant funding and $1,618,573 contributed by applicants
The multiplier effect for the program was $1:$33
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| Evaluation Summary |
What do the KPIs tell you about these outcomes?
Individual fund raising appeals have been very successful in raising funds
However overall, this program has been not been popular in attracting projects and has been considerably underspent
What were the key results or achievements for the year?
- 100% of projects completed reported significant improvement in the heritage item condition
- 100% of projects completed were very successful or successful in achieving their project aims. The fund raising appeals attracted large donations and for every $1 grant funding, $33 was donated
- 100% of projects created paid employment and used volunteers
- 100% of completed projects reported that their project contributes to heritage tourism
Were there any challenges or disappointments that had a major effect on your results?
While a worthy program for community and public assets it continues to be undersubscribed
What will you do next year?
The amount needed to be raised through a fund raising appeal has been reviewed and reduced
The program will continue in the 2008-9 NSW Heritage Grants program but will be discontinued in the 2009-11 NSW Heritage Grants program due to poor take up
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Evaluation in full |
Program 4 – Conservation Management Plan
| Program Objective |
This program provides funding for the preparation of a conservation management plan or a conservation management strategy for items listed on the State Heritage Register or of state significance |
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| Overall program summary |
90% of applications received were funded, of these 75% have been successfully completed to date
Overall $354,620 was spent on conservation plans through this program made up of $86,185 grant funding and $268,435 contributed by applicants
The multiplier effect for the program was $1:$3.2
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| Evaluation Summary |
What do the KPIs tell you about these outcomes?
Overall, the program was a great success and achieved the stated program purpose
What were the key results or achievements for the year?
- 100% of funded projects reported that the project was very successful
- 92% of funded projects reported significant improvement in the management
- 75% of completed projects reported that their project contributes to heritage tourism
- 75% of projects created paid employment
Were there any challenges or disappointments that had a major effect on your results?
No
What will you do next year?
Continue to work with closely with customers and projects, look to provide more information and forms on-line
The program has been withdrawn in 2008-09 due to limited funding and recommended for inclusion in the 2009-11 NSW Heritage Grants program
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Evaluation in full |
Program 5 – Special Purpose Grants and Loans
| Program Objective |
This program provides funding for urgent and special circumstance projects, including works to heritage items listed on the State Heritage Register or of state heritage significance |
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| Overall program summary |
100% of applications received were funded, of these 84% were successfully completed
Overall $631,263 was spent on heritage works through this program made up of $163,263 grant funding and $463,163 contributed by applicants
The multiplier effect for the program was $1:$2
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| Evaluation Summary |
What do the KPIs tell you about these outcomes?
Overall, the program was a success and achieved the stated program purpose in assisting emergency
What were the key results or achievements for the year?
- 100% of projects were very successful or successful in achieving their project aims
- 82% of projects reported significant or exceeded expectations in heritage item improvement
- 73% of completed projects reported that their project contributes to heritage tourism
- 100% of projects created paid employment and 73% used volunteer labour
Were there any challenges or disappointments that had a major effect on your results?
No, however many of the projects are eligible to be funded through the works program or local government local heritage funding programs
What will you do next year?
This program has been withdrawn from the 2008-9 NSW Heritage Grants program due to redirected funding priorities to establish a Special Grants program for major cultural and community heritage buildings
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Evaluation in full |
Program 6 – Interpretation Program
| Program Objective |
This program provides support for heritage education and promotional projects that are designed to impact positively on the public appreciation of our heritage |
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| Overall program summary |
40% of applications received were funded, of these 83% were successfully completed.
Overall $310,175 was spent on heritage interpretation works through this program
The multiplier effect for the program was $1:$2
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| Evaluation Summary |
What do the KPIs tell you about these outcomes?
Overall, the program was a great success and achieved the stated program purpose.
What were the key results or achievements for the year?
- 100% of project were very successful or successful in achieving their project aims
- 100% of projects contributed to heritage tourism
- 66% of projects created paid employment and 100% used volunteers
- 100% applicant expectations were met or exceeded in terms of customer service satisfaction
Were there any challenges or disappointments that had a major effect on your results?
No
What will you do next year?
Continue to work with closely with customers and projects, set up more on-line information and forms
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Evaluation in full |
Program 7- Heritage Education and Promotion Program Evaluation
| Program Objective |
This program provides support for heritage education and promotional projects that are designed to impact positively on the public appreciation of our heritage |
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| Overall program summary |
50% of applications received were funded, of these 100% were successful completed
Overall $463,500 was spent on heritage works through this program made up of $66,900 grant funding and $356,300 contributed by applicants
The multiplier effect for the program was $1:$4
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| Evaluation Summary |
What do the KPIs tell you about these outcomes?
Overall, the program was a success and achieved the stated program purpose in assisting emergency
What were the key results or achievements for the year?
- 100% of projects created paid employment, employing an average of 4.6 tradespeople and 3.6 heritage consultant per project
- 100% of completed projects reported that their project contributes to heritage tourism
Were there any challenges or disappointments that had a major effect on your results?
No
What will you do next year?
This program has been withdrawn from the 2008-9 NSW Heritage Grants program due to redirected funding priorities
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Evaluation in full |
Program 8 – Thematic Studies and Nominations Program
| Program Objective |
This program provides funding for thematic studies to identify state significant heritage items and prepare State Heritage Register nominations for key items |
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| Overall program summary |
66% of applications received were funded, of these 90% were successfully completed
Overall $324,460 was spent on heritage projects through this program made up of $174,755 grant funding and $125,200 contributed by applicants
The multiplier effect for the program was $1:$0.70
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| Evaluation Summary |
What do the KPIs tell you about these outcomes?
Overall, the program was successful in achieving the stated program purpose
What were the key results or achievements for the year?
- 100% of projects were very successful or successful in achieving their project aims
- 86% of projects created paid employment and 86% used volunteer labour
- 100% of applicants expectations were met or exceeded for customer service satisfaction
Were there any challenges or disappointments that had a major effect on your results?
No
What will you do next year?
This program has been withdrawn from the 2008-9 NSW Heritage Grants program due to redirected funding priorities to establish a SHR Thematic Research nominations program
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Evaluation in full |
Program 9 – Aboriginal Heritage Program
| Program Objective |
This program provides funding to NSW Aboriginal organisations and communities for projects that identify conserve or promote Aboriginal heritage in NSW |
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| Overall program summary |
37% of applications received have been funded to date, of these 93% were successfully completed. 17% of applications were not funded
At present 28.5% of applications received are still waiting on AHAP recommendation to the Minister for funding approval
Overall, $393,850 was spent on heritage works this through program made up of $241,280 grant funding and $160,870 contributed by applicants
The multiplier effect for the works program was $1:$.60
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| Evaluation Summary |
What do the KPIs tell you about these outcomes?
Projects completed were very successful. However there have been severe delays in arranging project funding approval has affected the timelines and effective of this program
What were the key results or achievements for the year?
- 100% of projects contributed to heritage tourism
- 92% of completed projects reported significant improvement in the condition of the heritage item due to the project funding
- 91.5% of funded projects reported significant improvement in the management of the heritage item
- 100% of funded projects reported that the project was very successful or successful in achieving the project aims
Were there any challenges or disappointments that had a major effect on your results? Briefly describe and show what action has been taken to address this
Delays in project funding approvals and funding program was underspent
What will you do next year?
Address timeframes for funding approvals. Application forms and reporting has been updated and simplified
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Evaluation in full |
Program 10 – Local Government Heritage Management Program
| Program Objective |
This program provides funding for the delivery of local government heritage management |
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| Overall program summary |
99% of applications received were funded.
Overall, $1,389,947 grant funding was provided for projects through this program
The multiplier effect for the heritage advisor program is estimated at $1:$1.7
The multiplier effect for the local heritage funding program is $1:$8
The multiplier effect for the heritage planning studies program is estimated at least $1:$2
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| Evaluation Summary |
Two annual summary reports have been prepared to collate data on the achievements for local government during the 2006-2008 for 2006-7 and 2007-8
What do the KPIs tell you about these outcomes?
This program is very successful in assisting providing guidance and leadership to local government in the management of heritage in their local government area
Refer to attached reports
What were the key results or achievements for the year?
Refer to attached summary reports
Were there any challenges or disappointments that had a major effect on your results? Briefly describe and show what action has been taken to address this
Refer to attached summary reports
What will you do next year?
Refer to attached summary reports
The program will be expanded to include all local government across NSW. All councils will be eligible to apply for funding through the local government program in the 2009-11 NSW Heritage Grants program
Maximum project funding available for local heritage funds and heritage planning reports will be increased
An independent review of the local government program will be undertaken
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2006-7 Evaluation in full |
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2007-8 Evaluation in full |
Program 11 – Heritage Partnership Agreement Program
| Program Objective |
This program provides funding to organisations in NSW for various community purposes |
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| Overall program summary |
100% of applications received have been funded to date, of these 94% were successfully completed
Overall, $1,163,419 grant funding was provided for these projects through this program
No multiplier effect for this program was recorded
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| Evaluation Summary |
Projects completed were very successful. However funding costs have continued to increase beyond the capacity of the program
Individual reports against project outcome and key performance indicator reports were completed for the projects. It was not possible to collate this data
What will you do next year?
This program has been withdrawn and replaced with the Community Strategic Projects program which will focus on funding products and services
Application forms have been developed and annual reporting has been updated and simplified
A completed project questionnaire will be required so data can be collated for the 2008-9 NSW Heritage Grants program
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Program 12 – RAHS Local History and Archives Projects
| Program Objective |
This program provides funding to the Royal Australian Historical Society to assist local historical societies and individuals to undertake historical research and publication of local history; cataloguing, interpretation and conservation of local archives; conservation and interpretation of NSW heritage items |
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| Overall program summary |
Report on 2006-7 projects.(Report on 2007-8 projects not yet available)
In 2006-8, 92% of applications received were funded
Overall $134,080 was spent on projects through this program made up of $40,500 grant funding and $93,580 contributed by applicants
The multiplier effect for the program is $1:$2
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| Evaluation Summary |
What do the KPIs tell you about these outcomes?
Overall, the program was a great success and achieved the stated program purpose that meets the needs of applicants and the funding program priorities
What were the key results or achievements for the year?
- An Aboriginal project focusing on the Stolen Generation; two projects [travelling stock routes and woolsheds] which will help a wide range of people
- 100% of projects were very successful in achieving their project aims
- 90% of projects contribute to heritage tourism
Were there any challenges or disappointments that had a major effect on your results?
More funding dollars are needed for projects as those that seek heritage funding end up contributing an enormous amount of private funding to their project
What will you do next year?
Next year RAHS will encourage grant recipients to seek out media coverage for their projects as a condition of funding
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Evaluation in full |
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