General News
7 November, 2023
History grants available
COMMUNITY groups from across Victoria are invited to apply for the latest round of local history grants, celebrating and preserving the state’s rich history for future generations. The Local History Grants Program supports groups to record and...
COMMUNITY groups from across Victoria are invited to apply for the latest round of local history grants, celebrating and preserving the state’s rich history for future generations.
The Local History Grants Program supports groups to record and share the stories of their local areas all the way from Cobden to Coburg, and Warrnambool to Wodonga.
Local community groups are encouraged to apply for a share of $350,000 available in the latest round of support, with grants of up to $15,000 available for individual projects.
Over the years, projects have included newspaper digitisation projects, exhibitions, anniversary projects and conservation of previous community collections by historical groups, museums, schools and sporting clubs.
Minister for Government Services Gabrielle Williams said last month the Victorian Government announced funding of $423,000 to support the Victorian community.
“Recording our local history is fundamental to preserving our shared history as a state,” she said.
“We want Victoria’s past to be accessible for generations to come, and our community groups and scholars do incredible work to preserve, capture and share our history for everyone to enjoy and learn from.”
The Local History Grants Program is administered by Public Record Office Victoria.
“We are pleased to continue to offer Local History Grants to groups dedicated to history and helping all Victorians to better understand the diverse perspectives, decisions and artefacts that build our past,” Public Record Office Victoria director and keeper of public records Justine Heazlewood said.
Applications for grants close on Monday, December 11.
To apply visit prov.vic.gov.au.