Heritage Grants restoring past for future

Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture

The Northern Territory Government is assisting community groups andprivate property owners with grants of up to $20,000 to preserve their slice oflocal history.

The NT Heritage Grants program provides funding for conservationwork to buildings and other structures, Aboriginal archaeological sites, placesof social significance and places of natural significance including flora,fauna and geological sites.

This annual grants program ensures key historic places across theTerritory are maintained and preserved so all Territorians can celebrate our rich history.

Quotes by Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture, Director of HeritageBranch, Michael Wells

The Territory Government is investing in these historicallyvaluable places to ensure they are protected for future generations.

Last year this program supported repairs on much loved heritagebuildings such as the Roadmasters House in Darwin and the John Flynn MemorialChurch in Alice Springs. Funding was also provided to help document and manageAboriginal cultural heritage sites in Arnhem Land.

These places are incredible examples of the Territorys history andhow far weve come.

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