THE Heritage Conservation Grants Program, which was launched in 2017, aims to promote conservation of the region’s heritage through maintenance, preservation, reconstruction or restoration that improves the physical integrity or appearance of a place, while being respectful of the place’s significance.
Greater Shepparton City Council, in association with the Greater Shepparton Heritage Advisory Committee, is pleased to the launch the 2024/2025 Heritage Conservation Grants Program.
In 2023/2024, the seventh year of the grant program, more than $39,000 was awarded to heritage conservation projects across the municipality. Funds were used for a range of works, including restoration of verandahs, chimney restorations, painting and roof/gutter repairs.
Grants of up to $15,000 are available, on a $1 for $1 basis, which can include financial or in-kind contributions. Individuals, community groups or organisations who own or manage properties within the Heritage Overlay, both individually significant and contributory to a heritage precinct, are eligible to apply.
Eligible projects will assist in repairing or conserving the heritage fabric or enable documentation such as specialist assessments or conservation management plans. Works must be undertaken and completed between October 2024 and May 2025. Full eligibility requirements are outlined in the Heritage Grants Guidelines 2019, which is available on Council’s website.
Grant applications can be lodged with Council until 5pm on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Applicants are strongly encouraged to engage with Council’s free Heritage Advisory Service to discuss the proposed works. To make an appointment with a Heritage Advisor, please contact Council’s Building, Planning and Compliance Department on (03) 5832 9700.
For more information on the 2024/2025 Heritage Conservation Grants Program, visit greatershepparton.com.au/greater-shepparton-heritage-grants-program
