2025 History, Culture & Stories Fund

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Instructions to Applicants

2025 Cultural Heritage and History Projects Application Form

This form is for applicants submitting an application to the 2025 Annual Cultural round of the History, Culture & Stories Fund.

This category is designed to back projects that boost and celebrate the understanding of Parramatta's historical and cultural legacy. The fund supports initiatives that capture and explain Parramatta's narratives for the advantage of both present and future generations. Grant proposals must clearly show the project's importance to Parramatta's cultural heritage and history.

We particularly encourage applications that delve into and highlight previously unexplored areas, enhancing out collective knowledge and appreciation of Parramatta. 

 Priority will be given to projects which explore:

  • Aboriginal heritage (for example; traditional and contemporary culture);
  • Social history (for example; aspects of everyday life, people who have made significant contribution to the Parramatta);
  • Cultural heritage of our diverse communities (for example; Chinese, Lebanese, Indian, etc.);
  • Significant heritage sites and structures in the Parramatta LGA (built or natural environment);
  • Contemporary heritage (for example; living histories, or contemporary cultural trends)

Applicants should also consider projects that will deliver enhanced knowledge within any of the following key themes:

  • Cultural Heritage (including Aboriginal, Colonial, Urban/Contemporary & Multi-Cultural);
  • Food Culture;
  • Arts, Culture, Events & Entertainment;
  • Outdoors;
  • Sport;
  • Social History

Assessment Criteria

Eligible applications will be assessed on the following criteria.  Weighting % for each criteria is listed on the right hand side.

 

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION

WEIGHTING

Criterion A

Extent of significance of the project to Parramatta’s cultural history, heritage and key themes

5%

Criterion B

Extent that contributes to gaps in knowledge regarding local history and cultural heritage 

25%

Criterion C

Clearly describes the final delivery format of the project and how it will be accessed by the target audience

20%

Criterion D

Demonstrates appropriate merit and methodology

15%

 

Criterion E

Quality, cost effectiveness and realism of the budget to achieve desired outcomes with clear costing for all aspects of the project.

 

15%

General

General eligibility criteria, information and requirements  may be found on Council's Website.
 
All applicants are strongly encouraged to read these guidelines before proceeding.
 
Applications close at 12AM on Monday 4th March 2025 11.59PM. Funded projects will be completed between 1 July 2025 and 30th June 2026.

Getting Support

Contact us on 9806 5110 during business hours or email grants@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au and quote your application number.

Contacting a Council Officer

We encourage all applicants to have discussed their application with a relevant Council Officer from the Heritage & Tourism Team. Tel: 8839 3324 

Council Officer nameDate of contact