Local organisations can now apply for funding to help protect Australia’s heritage.
The aim of the Federal Government’s $5.3 million Australian heritage grants program is to protect and preserve national and world heritage sites and promote local tourism.
Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor said this round would place a particular focus on conserving privately owned heritage sites that may have suffered significant visitor downturn due to Covid-19.
“Heritage site owners, managers and support organisations are invited to apply for grants of between $25,000 and $400,000 to conserve national and world heritage listed places in the local area.
“Funding can be used for a range of activities to protect and strengthen the natural, historic and cultural values of a site, or to enhance visitor experiences that encourage people to share our national heritage treasures,” says Mr Taylor, who is pictured below.
The new round of grants complements the $33.5 million package recently announced to support heritage infrastructure projects as part of the Australian Government’s $1 billion Covid relief and recovery fund.
Applications for the 2020-21 grants round will close on January 7 next year.
To find out more and apply, visit: https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/australian-heritage-grants
On another front, Mr Taylor says local organisations with research project ideas that encourage the community to get involved are invited to apply for a Citizen Science grant.
Grants of between $150,000 and $500,000 are available to support projects that enable community participation in four key research areas: disaster resilience and preparedness, environmental change, cyber security and artificial intelligence, and food and agribusiness.
Grants not only provide exciting opportunities for organisations but also enable members of the community to get involved and participate in discoveries that could have an impact across the country.
“Citizen Science grants are all about coming up with innovative solutions to some of our biggest national challenges,” says Mr Taylor.
“I encourage organisations in the local community to put their research project ideas forward for grants.”
Citizen Science grants are part of the Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Program, which encourages community participation in science and technology, with $4 million available over four years.
Applications for Round 2 are open until December 17.
For more information visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/citizen-science-grants
Would this include the old St James Anglican Church at Minto? The church wardens will not do anything to restore/maintain this beautiful old church. Does Campbelltown Council have any power to do any work on this now heritage-listed building?