Local Heritage Assistance Fund Guidelines and Application

A Local Heritage Assistance Fund was established by the Upper Hunter Shire Council with the aid of a grant from the New South Wales Heritage Office.

The grants have been established to conserve the heritage of NSW for the enjoyment and benefit of current and future generations. This is undertaken by assisting in identification, conservation, interpretation, management and promotion of heritage items.

The aim of the project is to encourage as much positive work on heritage items in the Upper Hunter as possible. It is hoped that this program will provide kickstart funding to encourage the joint funding of a number of projects. In the process, it is hoped that this will engender greater interest and concern for conservation for all heritage items within the Shire. Please note the projects not funded outlined in section 5.

 

Applicant eligibility

Owners or managers of heritage items in the Upper Hunter are invited to apply.

Applicants are eligible where it can be proved that the work is to reinstate or repair a heritage item. It is essential that you prepare the best application possible because of limited funds so, check with Council’s Heritage Advisor before proceeding with this application if unsure.

Priority will be given to items listed under the Upper Hunter Shire Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2013 or items of heritage value in conservation areas or main streets.

Projects that involve the repair, maintenance or reinstatement of missing items on heritage buildings are encouraged. This includes fences, verandahs, roof cladding and decorative details. Projects can include structural work through to final painting of projects.

It is noted that this program does not cover routine maintenance, the purchase of a building, the relocation of a building, new additions, extensions or unsympathetic work. 

Assistance will not be given where funding is reasonably available from another source, where substantial government assistance has been previously provided, or where the applicant has yet to complete other assisted projects. Assistance is also not provided for projects that involve the removal or deconstruction of heritage items or items within a heritage conservation area or for studies related to same.

Project size eligibility and available assistance

This funding is intended for smaller projects to a maximum level of funding per project/per year of $2,000 (dollar for dollar) depending upon the project and eligibility. Greater funds may be made available if circumstances warrant.

The applicant must be able to at least provide a matching contribution. Seniors over 65 years of age who are pensioners and self-funded retirees do not need to match funding.

If eligible, you will be asked to provide an application for financial assistance which will ask for the following:

  1. Quotations for work to be undertaken (nominally 3),
  2. Qualifications and license details of relevant tradesmen,
  3. Plans/sketches of proposed works,
  4. Photographs of existing site/structure – before and after photographs are required,
  5. Samples of finished materials/colours,
  6. Historical background of the property/ item,
  7. Attachment of any other relevant information,
  8. Completion of the application form. 

 

Complete form

Online form

Printable Application Form(PDF, 385KB)

Need assistance?

If you require assistance, please contact Customer Service on 6540 1100.

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