Heritage Grant 2026/27

In association with the NSW Heritage Branch of the Office of Environment and Heritage, Coolamon Shire Council provides grants to assist owners to undertake preservation works to Items of Environmental Heritage or properties located within Heritage Conservation Areas.

Aim of the Fund

The aim of the local heritage grants category is to facilitate the development of Coolamon as a major cultural centre and develop a 'keeping place' for our heritage as outlined Council's Community Strategic Plan.

  • Applications open: Monday 4 May 2026

  • Applications closed: Friday 12 June 2026

  • Available funding: $25,000 total for Round

  • Funding range: $2,000 minimum per application

  • All projects must be completed by: 26 March 2027

  • Minimum applicant contribution: 50% of total project cost

What Type of Projects may be Funded?

As a guide, local heritage grant funded projects may include (and not be limited to):

  • Conservation works and maintenance works projects;

  • Adaptive reuse projects;

  • Interpretation projects

  • Conservation management plans.

Generally funding will not be provided for:

  • New buildings or works.

  • Routine maintenance.

  • Purchase of heritage buildings.

  • Relocation of buildings or work to relocated buildings.

  • Floodlighting of heritage buildings

  • Purchase of equipment

  • Moveable railway heritage items.

How Can I Apply?

Information on the grants period and how to apply is made available to the community in March of each year via advertisement.

To apply for the current period click here to apply online.

If you would prefer a hardcopy of the application, please contact Council.