The program is managed by Heritage NSW and supported by the Heritage Council of NSW.
2025–27 funding round now open
The 2025–27 funding round is now open for applications across 4 grant categories.
Applications for all categories must be submitted by 10 am on 30 January 2025.
Watch this video to hear about the NSW heritage grants program.
Watch this video to hear about what to consider before applying.
Aboriginal cultural heritage grants
This funding category supports management, maintenance, conservation and activation of declared Aboriginal Places under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.
Watch this video to hear about the Aboriginal cultural heritage grants eligibility criteria.
Aboriginal cultural heritage grant guidelines and application form
Activating state heritage grant
This funding category aims to increase public engagement with items listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. It is designed to protect and promote state heritage by incentivising owners to invest in heritage activation.
Applications are invited that demonstrate a better use of space, engage community in heritage, contribute to community wellbeing and support economic activity and vibrancy within our local areas.
Watch this video to hear about the Activating state heritage grant eligibility criteria.
Activating state heritage grant guidelines and application form
Caring for state heritage grants
This funding category will help to recognise, value and care for state significant heritage in New South Wales. It is focused on the preservation, maintenance and conservation of items listed on the State Heritage Register.
The State Heritage Register is a list of items which represent heritage of particular importance to the people of New South Wales. These items are listed and protected under the Heritage Act 1977.
Watch this video to hear about the Caring for state heritage grants eligibility criteria.
Caring for state heritage grant guidelines and application form
Local government heritage grants
This funding category aims to support, promote and realise the values of locally significant heritage.
Watch this video to hear about the Local government heritage grants eligibility criteria.
Local government heritage grant guidelines and application form
Preparing your application: free live webinars
Join our free live webinars for help with your heritage grants application, including a Question and Answer session.
Webinar 1: NSW Heritage Grants Program
Set your NSW Heritage Grant application up for success. Learn the updated process, get tips to improve your application, and join our live Question and Answer session. Leave confident in submitting a strong grant application. This webinar is for anyone applying to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage, Activating State Heritage, Caring for State Heritage, or Local Government categories.
When: Tuesday 26 November 2024 – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Webinar 2: NSW Activating State Heritage Grant
Join to master video submissions that showcase your project's strengths. Get tips to create a compelling 5-minute video aligned with the Activating State Heritage Grant criteria. Leave equipped to confidently share your project's public impact potential.
When: Friday 6 December 2024 – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Grant success stories
Watch these videos to hear from previous grant recipients how their grants made a difference.
Lithgow Blast Furnace
Breathing life back into the Malachi Gilmore Hall
2023–25 Emergency works grants
The Emergency works grants are open all year round to eligible applicants and subject to available funding.
This funding supports protection or repairs to declared Aboriginal Places or items listed on the State Heritage Register that have been damaged by unexpected events (such as an extreme storm or accident) and where your insurance does not cover this cost.
Before applying, confirm the heritage listing of the item needing emergency works by checking the State Heritage Inventory. Locally listed heritage items are not eligible for this funding.
Read the guidelines for eligible works and activities: Emergency Works Grants 2023–25 Funding Guidelines [PDF 240KB]