In association with the NSW Heritage Branch of the Office of Environment and Heritage, Wagga Wagga City Council provides grants to assist owners to undertake preservation works to Items of Environmental Heritage or properties located within Wagga Wagga's Heritage Conservation Area.
Aim of the Fund
The aim of the Local Heritage category is to provide financial assistance for projects and services that address the following Objectives identified in the Community Strategic Plan 2040.
Strategy item: Value our heritage
What type of projects might be funded?
As a guide, Local Heritage grant funded projects may include (but are not limited to):
- Conservation works and maintenance works projects.
- Adaptive reuse projects.
- Interpretation projects.
Generally funding will not be provided for:
- New buildings or works.
- Routine maintenance.
- Purchase of heritage buildings.
- Relocation of buildings, or work on relocated buildings.
Examples of eligible projects:
- New and replacement front fences in accordance with the heritage style of the property.
- Repainting of properties in traditional heritage colours.
- Removal of features that do not contribute to the heritage streetscape.
- Repair to the façade of a heritage item.
How can I apply?
Information on the grants period and how to apply can be found under the Annual Grants section of Council's website.
Please note:
- Applicants must contribute a minimum of 50% cash contribution of total project amount requested.
- All projects must be discussed with the Grants Officers for this category.
- Projects requesting retrospective funding for monies that have already been spent or works completed will not be considered for funding.