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Historical Research and Local Archives projects, Royal Australian Historical Society |
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| Project purpose |
for historical research and presentation of histories that support the Heritage Council’s thematic priorities; and collections management planning for local archives and local photographic collections. |
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| For example |
You or your local historical society is planning to undertake historical research regarding the Macquarie Bicentenary, the convict system and experience, post-contact Aboriginal history or commemorating world war one or two. You apply for a $-for-$ grant of up to $4,500 to assist with research and presentation costs.
Your local historical society is planning to employ a consultant to develop a collections management plan for your community archives or collection of photographs which will be implemented by your society. You apply for a $-for-$ grant of up to $4,500 to assist with consultant costs
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| Funding |
Dollar for dollar grants up to $4,500 |
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| Application closing dates |
Applications will open in mid-June 2008 and close on 15 August 2008
Applications are called for once a year
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| Who can apply |
Individuals and/or community organisations with a demonstrated interest in the history and heritage of New South Wales.
However, you CANNOT apply for funding if you are a state or local government agency undertaking work as part of your statutory responsibilities (but you may be involved as a project partner to a community organisation, individual or business)
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| Recently funded projects |
Remembering Mittagong Homes - a recent of study former welfare homes |
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| Eligible Projects |
Projects that:
- Research and present histories demonstrating or illustrating the following Heritage Council themes:
- an aspect or impact of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie’s governorship (1810-1821) in NSW, and places and objects associated with his life and vice-regal term,
- convict systems and experiences in NSW, especially relating to companion sites for the proposed world heritage listing of the Australian Convict Sites, and places and objects associated with those systems and experiences,
- Aboriginal heritage in NSW, especially relating to the contact and post-contact periods, and places and objects associated with that heritage,
- World War One and/or Two influences within NSW, and places and objects associated with the war(s).
- Assessing and developing a collections management plan or strategy for local archives.
- Assessing and developing a collections management plan or strategy for local photographic collections
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| Priorities |
Your project meets the priorities outlined in the Royal Australian Historical Society guideline |
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| Common selection criteria for all projects |
Funding is targeted to projects with
- Sustainable long term heritage benefits
- Public benefit and enjoyment
- Innovation and leadership
- Capacity and commitment to undertake and complete the project
- Funding equity and cost effectiveness
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| Questions |
Contact Mari Metzke, Manager, Outreach Services, Royal Australian Historical Society on (02) 9247 8001 or email outreach@rahs.org.au
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| Project Application |
Download the application form below. |
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| Application |
Click here for the HRLAP application form. [Word] |
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| Submitting your application: |
When you have completed your project application and attached images and/or other information:
Email to outreach@rahs.org.au
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Post to The Manager
Royal Australian Historical Society
133 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000
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| Processing your application |
In assessing your application, the quality and clarity of information provided will be taken into account
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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