Funding opportunities of between $25,000 to $400,000 to protect, conserve and promote Australia’s National and World Heritage listed places, including First Nations cultural heritage values.
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What is the Australian Heritage Grants Program?
Australian Heritage Grants Round 9 (2026–27) provides grants of $25,000 to $400,000 to support projects that protect, conserve, manage and promote Australia’s National Heritage and World Heritage listed places.
The program supports activities that strengthen recognition, protection, management and public engagement with heritage values, including First Nations cultural heritage values at listed places.
A key priority for Round 9 is to improve First Nations engagement, consistent with the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Projects led by First Nations organisations that demonstrate genuine partnership and co-design with First Nations communities are encouraged.
Australian Heritage Grants level of support
Grant
- Minimum funding amount: $25,000
- Maximum funding amount: $400,000
- Project duration: Up to 3 years
Co-contribution
Co-contribution requirements for Round 9 have not yet been announced. Further details will be available in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines when applications open.
Australian Heritage Grants objectives
The key objectives of the program are to:
- Strengthen recognition and protection of the heritage values of Australia’s National and World Heritage listed places.
- Support effective management and conservation of heritage-listed places.
- Improve public engagement with and awareness of heritage values.
- Protect and promote First Nations cultural heritage values at listed places.
- Encourage First Nations engagement, leadership and genuine partnerships in heritage protection and management.
Projects eligible for Australian Heritage Grants support
Round 9 supports activities that strengthen the recognition, protection, management and public engagement with the heritage values of Australia’s National and World Heritage listed places.
Projects may focus on:
- Conservation and protection of heritage values.
- Improved heritage management and preservation.
- Activities that strengthen public awareness and engagement with listed heritage places.
- Protection and promotion of First Nations cultural heritage values.
- First Nations-led initiatives involving genuine partnership and co-design with First Nations organisations and communities.
Specific eligible activities, expenditure requirements and exclusions will be confirmed in the Round 9 Grant Opportunity Guidelines when applications open.
Other Australian Heritage Grants important details that you will need to know
Organisations eligible for Australian Heritage Grants support
Round 9 encourages applications from stakeholders associated with Australia’s National and World Heritage listed places, including:
- Heritage place owners and managers.
- Traditional Owners.
- First Nations organisations.
- Community groups.
- Other eligible stakeholders associated with listed heritage places.
First Nations-led projects demonstrating genuine partnership and co-design with First Nations organisations and communities are particularly encouraged.
Detailed applicant eligibility requirements, including organisation types, registration requirements and any exclusions, will be confirmed in the Round 9 Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
Australian Heritage Grants assessment criteria
Assessment criteria and weightings for Round 9 have not yet been announced.
The program will support projects that contribute to the recognition, protection, management and public engagement with the heritage values of National and World Heritage listed places.
A priority for Round 9 is improving First Nations engagement, with First Nations-led projects demonstrating genuine partnership and co-design particularly encouraged.
The full assessment criteria and application requirements will be published in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines when Round 9 opens.
How do I get the Australian Heritage Grants?
Round 9 applications are not yet open.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to:
- Confirm that their proposed project relates to a National or World Heritage listed place.
- Identify how the project will support the protection, management or promotion of the place’s heritage values.
- Engage with relevant heritage place owners, managers, Traditional Owners or First Nations organisations, where appropriate.
- Register on GrantConnect to receive notification when Round 9 opens.
- Review the Grant Opportunity Guidelines when released to confirm eligibility and application requirements.
Applicants should ensure their proposed projects meet the published eligibility and assessment requirements before submitting an application.
Information to prepare for the Australian Heritage Grants application
Prospective applicants can begin preparing the following information ahead of Round 9 opening:
- Details of the relevant National or World Heritage listed place.
- A description of the proposed project and its intended heritage outcomes.
- Information about the heritage values the project will protect, manage or promote.
- A preliminary project budget and proposed delivery timeline.
- Details of relevant stakeholders and project partners.
- Evidence of engagement or proposed collaboration with Traditional Owners or First Nations organisations, where relevant.
The final list of required documents and supporting evidence will be confirmed in the Round 9 Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
Applying for the Australian Heritage Grants
The Grant Opportunity Guidelines, supporting documents and application instructions will be available through GrantConnect when Round 9 opens.
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