There are currently two grant funding programs with applications open to Community Archives in NSW.

1. Heritage Branch – Office of Environment and Heritage

Grants for Historical Research and Local Archives Projects

Project purpose
To provide funding to celebrate Australian local history. For local historical research by community groups and individuals that.

Examples of eligible projects

• For example Your local historical society wants to research a local history suitable for publication on World War One families focusing on sons and daughters for your town’s planned upcoming celebrations. You apply for a grant of $5,000.

• Your local historical society is planning to employ a consultant to develop a management plan for your community archive collection of photographs which will be implemented by your society. You apply for a grant of $5,000 to assist with consultant costs.

Amount
Funding Grants up to $5,000

 Who can apply

•  Individuals

• Community organisations

However, you CAN NOT apply for funding if you are a state or local government agency undertaking work as part of your statutory responsibilities (but you may be involved as a project partner to a community organisation, individual or business).

Membership or affiliation with the Royal Australian Historical Society is not required, but welcomed. Membership does not affect the assessment of the application.

CLOSING DATE – 20 July 2012

Visit the website of the Heritage Office for applications and further information.

2.Arts NSW Cultural Grants Program

(Administered by the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) )

[This Scheme]…supports organisations undertaking projects with a lasting historical contribution to a community in NSW. Please download the new, applicant-friendly application form here.

CLOSING DATE – 20 July 2012

For further information please see the website of the RAHS