Camden Local Heritage Grants 2026

This program will initially accept applications from 23 February 2026 until 31 March 2026. If funding remains, applications will be considered on an ad-hoc basis. 

INFORMATION ABOUT THE GRANT

The Camden Local Heritage Grants program is supporting the restoration and maintenance of local heritage through providing funding (up to $10,000, to be matched by recipients) for small heritage projects. Successful applications will demonstrate their project's public benefit and align with Council's heritage policies and strategies.

Council is currently accepting applications until the 31st of March 2026. If funding is left over after this date, applications will be considered on an ad-hoc basis. The Camden Local Heritage Grants 2026 is funded in part through a $25,000 allocation from the NSW Government's 2025-27 Local Government Heritage Grants.

Please read the grant guidelines here before beginning the application. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Successful applications will be required to observe the following requirements:

• Provide a project proposal that is feasible, aligns with Council's heritage policies and strategies, and demonstrates public benefit.
  
  
• Provide an equal or greater financial contribution to the grant funding provided by Council.
  
  
• Proposals must be for local heritage items or properties within a heritage conservation area, within the Camden LGA.
  
  
• Provide an active development application (DA) consent at the time of application if DA approval is required for the proposed works (DA exemptions are available for minor works).
  
  
• All works must be carried out by qualified tradespeople, who must hold public liability insurance valued at $20,000,000 or more.
  
  
• Projects must be able to be completed by the 24th of December 2026.
  
  
• Disclose any other grant funding (for heritage restoration and maintenance) received in the last 5 years and any applications for funding made within the last 6 months.
  
  

ASSESSMENT

• Applications will be considered by an allocation committee of Council Officers and Council will be notified of recommendations for successful applications.
  
  
• The Camden Local Heritage Grants program is a competitive grants program and while every consideration will be given to fund as many projects as possible, not every project can be funded. Some projects may also be considered for partial funding.
  
  
• Successful applications will be decided at the discretion of Council Officers. If you have any questions regarding the grant, please don't hesitate to contact one of Council’s Heritage Officers on 13 22 63 or email heritage@camden.nsw.gov.au.
  
  
• All applicants will be notified of the result of their grant application in writing, within at least 30 working days from the date of their submission. 

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

In addition to the application form, submissions must include:

• Copy of ABN/ ACN and GST registration confirmation from the Australian Taxation Office (if applicable).
  
  
• Copy of development application consent and/ or written landowner approval for the proposed works (if applicable).
  
  
• Evidence of current public liability insurance valued at $20,000,000 or more, held by tradespeople who will be carrying out the proposed works.
  
  
• A detailed scope of works (equivalent to the scale of the project).
  
  
• At least one quote for proposed works if valued at $3,000 or under, or at least two quotes for proposed works valued at over $3,000.

Please find further information regarding submission of your grant application here: Help Guide for Applicants (smartygrants.com.au)