Yesterday the Minister for the Environment, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, announced the opening of the 2015-16 funding round of the Community Heritage and Icons Grants programme.

The Community Heritage and Icons Grants programme is providing funding for community groups to engage with, and raise awareness of, the places recognised on Australia’s National Heritage List. Individual grants of between $2,500 and $10,000 (GST exclusive) are available. Eligible parties are invited to apply for funding, with applications closing on 22 March 2016.

The Department of Environment would appreciate your assistance in passing this information onto community groups who may be interested in applying for funding under the programme.

Further information about the 2015-16 funding round, including the application form, is available at:  http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/grants-and-funding/community-heritage-icons-grants.