2025 Heritage Activation Grant

This form is for applicants submitting an application to the Heritage Activation Grant. 

Many sites of historical significance in Parramatta are currently under-utilised but have incredible potential to attract visitors from within and outside of the LGA. Through the 2025 Heritage Activation Grants, visitation to these sites will be bolstered by a program of onsite visitor experiences such as tours, workshops, public installations, and performances.

The proposed project must meet one of the following objectives:

OBJECTIVE 1: Activate heritage sites and sites of historical significance within the Parramatta LGA beyond the current programming offerings

OBJECITIVE 2: Develop skills and provide professional network development opportunities to businesses and individuals contributing to Parramatta’s visitor economy

OBJECTIVE 3: Increase visitation to heritage sites or sites of historical significance through extending hours of access to sites and the diversification of creative and cultural programming and events 

OBJECTIVE 4: Stimulate connection to community, through the development of activities that explore the unique identity and rich histories of the Parramatta region.

OBJECTIVE 5: To celebrate and amplify Parramatta’s complex histories through supporting visitor economy businesses to expand their cultural activities.

General eligibility criteria and information and requirements specific to each of the above categories may be found in the program guidelines located on Council's website here. 

All applicants are strongly encouraged to read these guidelines before proceeding.
Applications close 12 AM, Tuesday, March 4 2025. Funded projects will be completed between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.