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Special Purpose Grants |
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| Project purpose |
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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| For example |
You own a state significant heritage item and the wall and roof have collapsed. You have investigated and been refused an insurance claim in this instance. Repairs to stabilise the wall and roof are essential. Urgent structural works will cost about $12,000. You can apply for a $5,000 grant to assist your project |
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| Funding |
Dollar for dollar grants of up to $5,000 per project, with grants up to $10,000 available in exceptional circumstances. For projects over $2,000 |
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| Application closing dates |
Applications can be made at any time throughout the year |
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| Who can apply |
All owners and managers of State Heritage Register and state significant heritage items
However you CAN NOT apply for funding if you are a state government agency (but may be involved as a project partner) |
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| Recently funded projects |
Heritage Branch comes to the rescue of students at St Canice's |
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| Eligible Projects |
Items listed on the State Heritage Register, or
State significant heritage items that are either
- Listed as a state heritage item in your Local Environmental Plan, or
- Supported by your local council's heritage advisor or other heritage specialist as being of state heritage significance
And, you can provide convincing reasons about the urgency of the project and this is validated by an independent referee, such as your local council heritage advisor, officer or heritage specialist
You can apply for funding concurrently through this program and other NSW Heritage Grants 2008-2009 programs. If you apply for funding through more than one program, the total available funding for your heritage item will be $75,000
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| Ineligible Projects |
Your project is for a local heritage item listed on your council's local environmental plan. You can approach your local council for assistance through your local heritage fund. Allocation of these funds is at council's discretion and are generally small dollar for dollar grants up to $10,000
You can claim on your insurance for storm or other damage. Funding will not be considered until your insurance position is clear
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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 Victoria Throp by email at victoria.throp@planning.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 9873 8577 |
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| Application |
Download the
 application form |
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| Before you submit your application |
You must discuss your project with the Heritage Branch. Contact
Victoria Throp victoria.throp@planning.nsw.gov.au, 02 9873 8577 or
Miriam Stacy miriam.stacy@planning.nsw.gov.au, 02 9873 8576 |
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| Submitting your application
Please don't send twice!!! Email OR post |
When you have completed your project application and attached images and/or other information
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 |
The Heritage Branch will acknowledge receipt of your application within 21 days
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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