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Queensland's Heritage Grants Program

Living Buildings and Places

Queensland ’s cultural heritage places help define our communities and remind us of times and events that have shaped the way we see ourselves. They contribute to a sense of place, and reinforce our identity – they help define what it means to be a Queenslander.

However, cultural heritage is not about being stuck in the past. Heritage buildings are best protected when they continue to be used, and when their stories are told and appreciated by the communities whose history they reflect.

The Queensland Government has initiated a $5 Million “ Living Buildings and Places” heritage conservation fund to support the continued use of our key heritage places. The Queensland Heritage Register contains more than 1,400 places of state heritage significance, and there are many more important local heritage places that have been recognised by local governments.

The first round of the Living Buildings and Places Program closed at the end of March 2007. There was a very large response to the first round of the program, with more than 800 applications received. The assessment phase has now been completed and the list of successful grant recipients are now available.

Round 2 Funding

Application for grants under the second round of funding are now closed.  The next round of funding is likely to be announced in late 2008. For further information about the grants contact the heritage.grants@epa.qld.gov.au.
Cultural Heritage Branch
Grants Project Manager
Environmental Protection Agency
PO Box 15155
CITY EAST QLD 4002

Queensland Heritage - Our Past, Our Future.

How the grant program works?

1. Program Goal

  1. To protect and conserve Queensland’s built heritage, and encourage the continued use and appreciation of these places by the Queensland community.

2. What type of projects?

Projects that encourage the continued use of a heritage building.

  1. Essential repairs, stabilisation or core structural works (eg pest treatment, restumping, weatherproofing; essential drainage upgrades, damp treatment).
  2. Fire regulation upgrades to enable contemporary use of heritage places.
  3. Provision of equitable access.
  4. Specific “like with like” material replacement/maintenance projects that protect the integrity of heritage buildings (eg slate or timber shingle roofing; copper gutters/downpipes; stonework; stained glass, pressed tin ceilings).
  5. Preparation of heritage conservation management plans (Qld Heritage Register places only).

3. What kinds of places?

  1. Places listed in the Queensland Heritage Register.
  2. Local built heritage places identified in a local government planning scheme.
  3. Rural heritage places likely to meet state register or local heritage listing criteria.
  4. Churches, community halls, memorial gardens, pools or clubs on the Qld Heritage Register or local heritage lists.
  5. National Trust of Queensland properties.

4. Who can apply?

  1. Non-profit incorporated groups or organisations.
  2. Specialist bodies established to conserve or manage heritage places (eg National Trust of Queensland, Newstead House Board).
  3. Local government authorities.
  4. Owners of places on the Queensland Heritage Register.
  5. Owners of heritage buildings identified in a local government planning scheme.
  6. Owners of rural heritage places.

5. Other relevant factors

  1. The urgency of the proposed work.
  2. The value of the project to the community.
  3. The extent of public access to the heritage place.
  4. Access to other sources of funding.
  5. The likelihood of a successful conservation outcome.
  6. The existence of a conservation plan.
  7. Owners’ continuing capacity to maintain the building.

6. Projects and places not eligible

  1. Retrospective funding for completed or current works.
  2. Property acquisitions.
  3. Registered places owned by Qld or Federal government agencies.
  4. Administrative costs.
  5. Keeping places or museum collections.
  6. Natural heritage (environment) projects.
  7. Heritage surveys.
  8. Oral histories / Genealogical research.
  9. Publications / Research projects.
  10. Moveable heritage.

7. Available funding (all amounts are inclusive of GST)


General conservation works
General conservation works - matched dollar for dollar
Conservation management plans
Fire protection projects
Equitable access projects
Special purpose projects

 

up to $50,000
up to $100,000
up to $15,000
On application
On application
On application

8. Assessment and project decisions

  1. Applicants will complete an Expression of Interest form detailing their proposal.
  2. The relevant local government will be consulted.
  3. An assessment panel will consider each proposal.
  4. Panel members from the Environmental Protection Agency; The Queensland Heritage Council; National Trust of Queensland and other government Departments will determine those grant applications with the highest priority.
  5. Applicants may be asked to provide additional information before final decisions are made.
  6. Projects approved for funding will require a detailed work program. Funding will be released following EPA’s approval of the work program, and any further approvals required by the Queensland Heritage Act 1992 or the Integrated Planning Act 1997.

For more information, contact:
Ph: 07 3227 6834
Email: heritage.grants@epa.qld.gov.au

Last updated: 08 April 2008