Heritage grants and funding
The major sources of Australian Government funding for activities that benefit Australia's heritage are:
- Competitive programs under which eligible parties can apply for their project to be considered as part of a formal funding round; and
- Discretionary, ad hoc or non-competitive grants under which funds are approved by the Minister.
Funding programs
National Heritage Investment Initiative (NHII)
The NHII provides assistance to restore and conserve Australia's most important historic heritage places.
Indigenous Heritage Program (IHP)
The Indigenous Heritage Program 2009-2010 funding round is now open - find out how to apply.
The Indigenous Heritage Program supports projects that identify, conserve and promote the Indigenous heritage values of places important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Find out more about the Indigenous Heritage Program
Commemoration of Historic Events and Famous Persons Grants-In-Aid Program (CHEFP)
Applications have now closed for the Commemoration of Historic Events and Famous Persons Program (CHEFP).
The major sources of Australian Government funding for activities that benefit Australia's heritage are:
- Competitive programs under which eligible parties can apply for their project to be considered as part of a formal funding round; and
- Discretionary, ad hoc or non-competitive grants under which funds are approved by the Minister.
Non-competitive sources of funding
Other (non-competitive) sources of funding for heritage activities include:
National Trusts Partnership Program
This program allocates funds to the Australian Council of National Trusts and the State and Territory trusts.
Find out more about the National Trusts Partnership Program
The National Cultural Heritage Account
The National Cultural Heritage Account helps Australian cultural organisations buy Australian protected objects and retain them for Australians to enjoy.
Find out more about The National Cultural Heritage Account
Historic Shipwrecks Program
Obsolete funding programs
Funding is no longer available from the following sources:
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