Clarence Valley Local Heritage Grants

In order to share funding as widely as possible, grants will generally be offered up to a maximum of $2,000, on a dollar for dollar basis. A minimum of 50% co-contribution is required from the owner. Only one application may be lodged per property. 

Larger grants or grants at different ratios may be considered for major restoration projects or for non-profit community organisations if funds permit, depending on the number of eligible applications and the budget allowance for the year. 

Applications are now open until 11 August 2025.

• Termite control, site stabilisation, stormwater, and subsoil drainage
• protection of archaeological sites including protection of cemetery sites
• reinstatement of missing elements to original details, such as fences, verandahs, timber windows, and decorative features
• removal of unsympathetic additions and restoration to original details
• emergency repairs and keeping buildings watertight pending longer-term restoration
• re-roofing and guttering in authentic materials and profiles
• repainting in a traditional heritage colour scheme
• interpretation of heritage sites to enhance understanding of the heritage significance
• Building Code Australia upgrades (fire, services, and access) for ongoing and new uses.

• Works which have already been carried out
• new buildings or new work
• interior alterations, new kitchens and bathrooms
• routine maintenance such as lawn mowing or gutter cleaning
• new commemorative monuments or works
• the purchase of heritage buildings
• the relocation of buildings or works to relocate buildings
• private headstones, unless there is no possibility of descendent support
• floodlighting of heritage buildings
• the purchase of equipment
• moveable railway heritage items
• projects where adequate funding is available from other sources, or where the applicant has previously not completed other assisted projects or previous grant offers.

As part of your application you need to

• include ‘before the project’ photographs  
• include some background research on your heritage item and include historical information and any old photographs, where available, in your application. Heritage datasheets are available for most heritage items at: https://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/search-for-heritage/state-heritage-inventory/
• obtain a minimum of one quote but preferably two. (It is realised that quotations are often difficult to obtain, and a minimum of one quote will be accepted )
• include plans and sketches if relevant  

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Council in reviewing applications, will consider the heritage status and values of the place, the conservation merits of the proposed work, the suitability of materials or external colour schemes and potential public benefit. This includes public access, the visibility of works, contribution to streetscapes and removal of unsympathetic elements.