Deadline: 24-Feb-25
The Waimate District Council has launched the Heritage Grant Program for projects that include archaeological and traditional sites, buildings and sites with Historic Place classifications, notable and heritage trees and other buildings or sites Council consider worthy of assistance.
Funding Information
- This is currently funded at $5000 per annum.
Eligible Work
- In the case of heritage value buildings, preference will be given to assistance with the restoration or strengthening of the structure or fabric.
- In the case of heritage or notable trees, preference will be given to work to enable conservation or protection of the tree/s.
- Recording any aspect of the district’s heritage.
- Funding priority will be given to buildings and sites that are in public ownership eg community enhancement groups, incorporated societies, trusts etc.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Ineligible applications
- Projects for ordinary maintenance and repair of heritage buildings and sites, with the exception of war memorials.
- Projects for Council-owned heritage buildings or heritage sites.
- Ongoing operational costs eg office rental, salaries.
- Costs that cannot be verified with appropriate quotes.
- Activities that have already begun and/or been completed (unless of a staged nature).
- Fundraising activities.
- Any other reason Council considers not appropriate for funding.
For more information, visit Waimate District Council.