Conservation of cultural heritage
Lotterywest values our State's unique heritage. That’s why we support organisations that not only cherish the past but have an eye on the future.
Application FormWhen to apply
There are annual closing dates for Conservation of cultural heritage grant applications.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: 8 September 2012
CLOSING DATE: 10 November 2012
Who can apply?
These grants are available to not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities.
What can we support?
Grants are provided for urgent conservation work on places or objects of significant heritage value. This can include the preparation of conservation or treatment plans. We particularly encourage projects where the community will be able to access or use the place once it is conserved. Grants for works will usually only be considered if a conservation or treatment plan has been completed.
Examples of what our grants have helped include:
- Preparation of plans to guide future conservation work on a place such as a former school or courthouse
- Conservation of moveable items held in community museum collections, such as vehicles and photographs
- Preservation of buildings and places which have heritage value
- Protection of gardens, cemeteries and landscapes that have an important place in our history
We also support memorials that commemorate our culture and heritage. Please refer to our Community spaces grants or call us for further information.
What we look for:
- Community benefit and significance
- Community access and support
- Skills and capability to carry out the project
- Planning and project management (before, during and after)
- Adherence with conservation practices and standards
- Consultation with stakeholder
- Consent under the Aboriginal Heritage Act (if works may impact on an Aboriginal heritage site)
Documents we need:
- A completed Lotterywest Grant Application Form
- Your latest Annual Report if you have one, or AGM minutes if you don’t and the most recent audited financial statements
- A copy of your Constitution
- Two written quotes for items over $3,000; a written estimate, advertised price, or one written quote for items under $3,000 (low value, miscellaneous items can be grouped together to $1,000)
- A project plan and budget
- Evidence of significance and urgency (such as digital photos)
- Confirmation that a recognised practitioner is involved
- Details of after treatment care and a collection management system
If your group is unincorporated, there are other things we need from you. Please refer to what we need.
Further resources
Engaging others Resource Kit
Managing assets Resource Kit
Planning Resource Kit
FAQ’s and handy hints
External publications
Significance 2.0: a guide to assessing the significance of collections
Builds on the solid foundation laid by the first edition of Significance (2001) in defining an adaptable method for determining significance across all collections in Australia. The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities is the custodian and copyright holder of Significance 2.0.