$6.5 Million In Heritage Funding For Local Communities The NSW Government is calling for applications to the NSW Heritage Grants program, which making $6.5 million available for heritage and conservation over the next two years. Member for Ryde Victor Dominello said the grants will help local communities preserve tangible reminders of our past and conserve them for future generations. “The funding will enable local communities throughout NSW to protect and preserve our rich cultural and architectural heritage, Mr Dominello said. “This excellent program provides practical support to communities all over NSW, including Ryde who want to conserve and document their local heritage. “The very foundation of local communities is built on their collective and shared stories, their buildings and their heritage and this funding helps to support and protect this for tomorrow. “Grants are available in four streams spanning Aboriginal, youth and seniors, state and local heritage projects”. Heritage Minister Rob Stokes said: “The NSW Government is committed to maintaining vibrant rural communities and providing funding for heritage projects throughout NSW is one way we can achieve this.” The 2015/16 and 2016/17 program will provide: • $550,000 for Aboriginal heritage places; • $1,009,749 for community, youth and seniors heritage projects; • $2,420,000 for State Heritage Register-listed places, including $2.2 million for major works projects; and • $2,356,000 for local heritage places. “I encourage state heritage register item owners and managers in particular to apply for funding under the grants program. “The very foundation of local communities is built on their collective and shared stories, their buildings and their heritage and this funding helps to support and protect this for tomorrow.” To find out more about the NSW Heritage Grants program and to apply for grants visit environment.nsw.gov.au/Heritage/funding/index.htm
Posted on: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 02:38:29 +0000
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