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Local government heritage management program |
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for the delivery of local government heritage management |
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| For example |
You are a rural council on the NSW south coast, you apply for dollar up to $12,300 for dollar funding to assist with the preparation of a community based heritage study to inform your comprehensive LEP
On completion of this study you apply for dollar for dollar funding up to $7,000 per year to engage a heritage advisor to assist council with its heritage management responsibilities
You also apply for dollar for dollar funding up to $8,200 so that you can establish a local heritage fund and provide incentive funding for small heritage projects for places listed on your heritage schedule of the LEP
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| Funding |
Dollar for dollar grants up to $12,300, for heritage planning reports, heritage studies and heritage study reviews
Dollar for dollar grants (years 1 to 4) per year thereafter $1 for $2 up to $7,000 per year towards a heritage advisor
Dollar for dollar grants up to $8,200 per year for a local heritage fund
Grants up to $4,700 per year to subsidise the operation of a regional heritage network to facilitate local government heritage management
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| Application closing dates |
Applications can be made at any time throughout the year |
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| Who can apply |
Local government can apply for
Heritage planning reports
- Department of Planning priority local councils (included in the six cities, metropolitan strategies and regional strategies), and
- Existing studies were last completed or updated before 2000
- LEP gazettal timeframes of 2009 (can apply for funding over 2008-2009) and 2011 (can apply for funding over 2009-10 and 2010-11)
Heritage advisory services
- Rural and regional councils outside the greater Sydney metropolitan area (bounded by Newcastle, Blue Mountains and Wollongong)
Local heritage funds
- Rural and regional councils outside the greater Sydney metropolitan area (bounded by Newcastle, Blue Mountains and Wollongong)
Regional heritage networks to facilitate local government heritage management can apply for funding for
- Councils or individuals that are prepared to convene and co-ordinate a regional heritage network
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| Recently funded projects |
From acorns to big oaks - opportunities available through local heritage funds 
The Road to Gundagai - a recent community based heritage study
Heritage In Wide Open Spaces - a recent project for a heritage advisor |
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| Eligible Projects |
Heritage planning reports including
- Community-based heritage studies, reviews to identify, promote and assist the management of heritage items in your area (targeted to DOP priority councils)
- Aboriginal heritage studies to identity, promote and assist with management of Aboriginal heritage items in your area (targeted to DOP priority councils)
- Heritage development control plans (targeted to DOP priority councils)
- Heritage main street studies and reviews
- Archaeological management plans (targeted to Heritage Branch priority LGAS)
Heritage advisory services
Local heritage funds
Regional heritage networks for local government
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| Further information |
Community Based Heritage Study Guidelines
How to undertake a heritage main street study
Heritage Strategy Annual Reporting Template
Suggestions on how local councils can promote heritage conservation
How to Establish a Heritage Advisor Service 2007
How To Establish A Local Heritage Fund
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| Questions |
Contact Victoria Throp by email at victoria.throp@planning.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 9873 8577 |
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| Application |
Please email or send a letter outlining your funding request |
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| Submitting your application |
Send your completed application to
Email to victoria.throp@planning.nsw.gov.au
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Post to Victoria Throp
Heritage Branch, Department of Planning
NSW Heritage Grants 2008-2010
Locked Bag 5020
PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
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| Processing your application |
All projects must be completed and all funding claimed by 30 May 2009
NSW Heritage Grants 2008-2009 is a targeted funding program. Projects must meet eligibility criteria, program priorities and common selection criteria. However in exception circumstances, the Heritage Branch, Department of Planning reserves the right to recommend funding for projects that may not fully meet the program selection criteria
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