The Department of Tourism and Culture has today announced the opening of the 2018-19 NT History Grants program, with a total of $250,000 available for projects relating to the conservation and preservation of the NT’s most historical places.

Available to individuals and organisations, applicants can apply for up to $30,000 in funding to assist with the conservation of privately owned heritage places within the Territory, as well as to conduct research or promotional projects related to a Territory Heritage place.

Department of Tourism and Culture, Director Heritage, Michael Wells, said the grants were an important way to help conserve and celebrate the Territory’s rich and vibrant history.

“The Northern Territory Government is committed to the conservation of privately-owned heritage places, and the 2018-19 grants program aims to deliver on critical projects and upgrades to ensure these important places are available to Territorians for generations to come,” Mr Wells said.

“Funding is available to any private individual or private business, and to any non-profit organisation or community group, including Aboriginal organisations within the NT who hold a title over a historical Territory place. These places include buildings, Aboriginal archaeological sites, shipwrecks and places of natural significance. Consideration is also given to applicants who hold heritage festivals and events.

“In the past the grants have helped applicants undertake important physical conservation work, research and documentation, and promotional projects, and I encourage eligible Territorians to apply for this important heritage funding."

In 2017, a total of 16 recipients shared a total of $251,453 in funding, including funding for a new roof to the heritage listed and architecturally designed Darwin home, Barr Residence, located at 12 Schultze Street, Larrakeyah.

Barr Residence was built in mid-1941, and is a rare remaining example of a series of 16 Government residences designed by notable architect Beni Burnett.

This particular ‘Type S’ design residence is especially significant, as it was temporarily used as part of the military hospital in WWII, as well as being one of only a few structures in the area to have survived Cyclone Tracy.

Other highlights from 2017’s grants program include a Signature Quilt Conservation and Display Project at the National Women’s Pioneer Hall of Fame in Alice Springs and renovations to the former Marist House, located in the Catholic Church Precinct in Alice Springs.

Conservation works are required to be in accordance with the Burra Charter and may include preservation, maintenance, restoration, reconstruction and interpretation works.

For more information on how to apply for a hertigae grant, contact the Heritage Branch on 08 8999 5039 or email heritagegrants@nt.gov.au or by visiting their website at www.nt.gov.au/heritagegrants.

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