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St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church in Kingaroy … one of the many local buildings on the Queensland Heritage Register<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 22, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

The State Government has allocated $1 million in grant funding to assist heritage conservation and promotion in Queensland.<\/p>\n

The funding will be split between two grant programs: $850,000 under the Community Sustainability Action Grants for Community Heritage, and $175,000 as part of a one-off pilot grant program called Showcasing Queensland Heritage.<\/p>\n

Grants of up to $50,000 are available under the Action Grants for projects that will help to preserve and promote places on the Queensland Heritage Register.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

A key focus will be on projects that use best practices in heritage conservation and those that demonstrate engagement with the local community and visitors.<\/p>\n

The grants can be used to carry out repairs 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.<\/p>\n

The Showcasing grants will provide between $5000-$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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

These could include exhibitions, lectures or tours, seminars, workshops, open houses, performances or festivals.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne 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,” Environment Minister Leanne Linard said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese grant programs will allow eligible owners and custodians of State heritage-listed places to actively contribute to and promote the preservation of our state\u2019s history to ensure these sites can be enjoyed for future generations.”<\/p>\n

Applications for both grant programs close at 5:00pm on Monday, March 25.<\/strong><\/p>\n

External links:<\/strong><\/p>\n