Funding for heritage projects

The Federal Government has recently committed $60 million to heritage projects as part of its $650 million Jobs Fund, overseen by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. The heritage component is being administered by the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.
The heritage funding will provide support for projects to protect, conserve and promote Australia's National Heritage Listed places, National Trust properties, community heritage including locally significant places and natural heritage.
This investment in Australia's historic, Indigenous and natural heritage is designed to provide economic stimulus by focusing on projects that have an immediate employment impact and ongoing economic benefits, whilst providing support for community groups and organisations involved in heritage projects across the country.
The initiative will commence immediately with targeted nationally significant projects. Applications for projects to be funded from the beginning of the 2009-2010 financial year are now being received.
Please note that heritage projects must be completed by 30th June 2010.
Specific information about the heritage component of the Jobs Fund can be found at www.heritage.gov.au, by emailing heritagegrants@environment.gov.au or calling 1800 653 004.
In addition $500 million will be invested to strengthen non-profit organisations and build community resilience. Applications are now open for the Jobs Fund that provides grants of up to $2 million dollars for non profit organisations to undertake projects that invest in local community infrastructure and build social capital.
The Fund includes two streams that provide grants of up to $2 million for non profit organisations:
⢠The $300 million Local Jobs stream provides funding for community infrastructure projects with a focus on promoting environmental-friendly technology and heritage.
⢠The $200 million Get Communities Working provides grants for innovative employment and social projects that build community resilience.
Funding will commence on 1st July 2009 with applications due on 22nd May 2009. Guidelines can be downloaded below.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/Pages/JobsFund.aspx