- The Miles Government is making more than $1 million in grants available to help protect and showcase some of Queensland's most iconic places
- The Community Sustainability Action Grants for Community Heritage provide grants of up to $50,000 for projects that will preserve and promote places listed on Queensland's Heritage Register
- The Showcasing Queensland Heritage grants program provides funding between $5000 and $50,000 to support groups to host events that encourage community appreciation and involvement with heritage-listed places in their local area
The rich heritage of Queensland's most iconic places will be protected and showcased thanks to a significant investment of more than $1 million in grant funding by the Miles Government.
The funding will be split between two grant programs – $850,000 is available under the Community Sustainability Action Grants for Community Heritage and $175,000 is available as part of a new one-off pilot grant program called Showcasing Queensland Heritage.
Under the Community Sustainability Action Grants for Community Heritage, funding of up to $50,000 is available for projects that will help to preserve and promote places on the Queensland Heritage Register.
A key focus of this funding round will be on projects that use best practices in heritage conservation and those that demonstrate engagement with the local community and visitors.
The grants can be used to carry out repair works such as restumping, reroofing, repairing brick or stonework, exterior repainting and drainage works, or the installation of touch screens, interactive displays, audio guides, and online virtual tours that interpret the rich histories of these places.
The Showcasing Queensland Heritage grants provide funding between $5000 and $50,000 to support groups to host events that encourage and promote community understanding, appreciation, and engagement with heritage-listed places in their local area.
These events may include exhibitions, lectures or tours, seminars, workshops, open houses, performances, and festivals.
Quotes attributable to Environment Minister, Leanne Linard:
"Queensland has a proud history of conserving its heritage.
"One of the key findings of the 2022 review by the Queensland Heritage Advisory Panel was the need to get more community groups, local councils and place owners actively involved in identifying potential new places that may be added to the register and conserving those already heritage-listed.
"These grant programs will allow eligible owners and custodians of State heritage-listed places to actively contribute to and promote the preservation of our state's history to ensure these sites can be enjoyed for future generations.
"Queensland is home to a diverse array of heritage-listed places that provide a unique snapshot of the past including public buildings, schools, industrial sites, homes, hotels, and churches. We currently have nearly 1800 places listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.
"This is the sixth round of heritage conservation funding provided under the highly successful Community Sustainability Action grant program, with more than $4.8 million allocated to 150 heritage conservation projects since 2016.
"The new Showcasing Queensland Heritage grants will provide an exciting new opportunity for community groups and councils to shine a spotlight on treasured heritage-listed places in their local communities."
