Deadline: 31 March 2024
The Ashburton District Council has launched the Heritage Grant Scheme to assist projects that promote the preservation and/or restoration of heritage buildings and items in Ashburton District.
Funding
- The maximum individual grant available is $10,000 and can be no more than 50% of the total project cost. The applicants’ share of the project’s cost can be in kind work or materials, or financial. Volunteer time shall be estimated using the minimum wage at the time of the application.
Grant Eligibility
- All heritage projects must meet the following criteria:
- Preserve and/or restore heritage buildings and items which are scheduled in Group A or Group B of the Ashburton District Plan; and
- Involve specialised maintenance such as replacing matching cladding or fittings that preserve and/or restore the heritage state of the item; and
- Be on privately owned land, except if the heritage building or item is on Council land that is managed by a community group or organisation.
Applicant Eligibility
- Applicants must be:
- Based in the Ashburton District.
- Applications from a national organisation must be made from the local branch of that organisation.
- Applications will only be accepted on the completed Heritage Application form.
- Incomplete applications that do not provide all of the requested information will be excluded from funding assessment.
Ineligible Projects
- The following projects are ineligible for Heritage Grant Funding:
- Retrospective works, except in exceptional circumstances such as a natural disaster.
- General maintenance, such as re-painting.
For more information, visit Ashburton District Council.
