Funding to help protect Australia's heritage is now available under the Federal Government's Australian Heritage Grants Program.
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The $5.3 million program will protect and preserve national and world heritage sites and promote local tourism.
Federal member for Hume Angus Taylor said this round would place a particular focus on conserving privately-owned heritage sites that may have suffered significant visitor downturn due to COVID-19.
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"Heritage site owners, managers and support organisations are invited to apply for grants of between $25,000 and $400,000 to conserve national and world heritage listed places," he said.
"Funding can be used for a range of activities to protect and strengthen the natural, historic and cultural values of a site, or to enhance visitor experiences that encourage people to share our national heritage treasures."
The new round of grants complements the $33.5 million package recently announced to support heritage infrastructure projects as part of the Australian Government's $1 billion COVID Relief and Recovery Fund.
Applications for the 2020-21 grants round will close on January 72021.
To find out more and apply, visit: https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/australian-heritage-grants
