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Historical research and local archive projects |
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| Project purpose |
for historical research and presenting a local history; preparing a local archives collections management plan, or preparing a local photographic collections management plan |
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| For example |
You and several members of your local historical society are planning to undertake historical research in your local area to assist in the identification of potential heritage items. Your research will be used as the basis for a community-based heritage study that is being organised through your local council. You apply for a $-for-$ grant of $4,500 to assist with consultant costs
Your local historical society is planning to employ a consultant to develop a management plan for your community archive collection of photographs which will be implemented by your society. You apply for a $-for-$ grant of $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 closed for the 2009 program in June 2009. Applications will open for the 2010 program in May 2010.
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| Who can apply |
Individuals
Community organisations
However, you CAN NOT 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 for
- Undertaking historical research and presenting a local history, or
- A local archives collection management plan, or
- A local photographic collections management plan
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| Priorities |
Your project meets the priorities set out in the application and Royal Australian Historical Society guidelines |
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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, Royal Australian Historical Society on (02) 9247 8001 or email outreach@rahs.org.au |
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| Project Application |
Click here for the 2009 application form. |
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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 outreach@rahs.org.au
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Post to The Manager
Outreach Services
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 December 2010
All emailed applications will be acknowledged within 2 working days
Please contact the RAHS Manager if you fail to receive acknowledgement of your application
NSW Heritage Grants 2009-2011 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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