Cultural heritage grants now available

Applications are now open for grant funding for the first round of grants under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council will be accepting applications for funding until 5 pm on May 20.

Eligible applicants can apply for individual grants to deliver initiatives that aim to protect or manage Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in Victoria.

Applicants must either be organisations that are controlled, led or directed by Victorian Traditional Owners or auspice organisations acting on behalf of Victorian Traditional Owners.

Grant funding is available under three categories:

• Category 1: Cultural heritage protection works (up to $250,000 plus GST)
• Category 2: Innovation, excellence and advocacy in cultural heritage management (up to $50,000 plus GST)
• Category 3: Awareness or training initiatives (up to $25,000 plus GST).

Information about applying to the grants program is available on Council’s Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Fund Grant Program page.

Council manages the Fund, which is established under Part 10A of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.

Council is committed to empowering our People in the management and protection of their cultural heritage, and we look forward to working together with Traditional Owners across the State to keep our Culture alive and strong.