National Cultural Heritage Account

Overview

The National Cultural Heritage Account (the Account) grant program assists Australian cultural organisations to acquire significant cultural heritage objects. The Account helps to retain and protect Australia's cultural heritage for future generations and provide public access to important objects that tell a story about our cultural identity. The Australian Government allocates $500,000 each financial year. There is no limit on the amount you can apply for, and funding over multiple years may be considered. There are no funding round deadlines. Applications can be made at any time during the year, and are assessed on a case by case basis.

Key Information

Provider

Australian Goverment

Government

Opening Date

July 1, 2021

Agency

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications

Location

Australia

Reference Number

GO4916

Country

Australia

Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Applicants
Australian cultural organisations such as museums, art galleries, libraries, archives, and historic buildings with permanent collections accessible to the public are eligible. Assistance may also be given to individuals intending to gift objects to eligible organisations.
Preference
Preference is given to organisations with the capacity to care for and provide public access to Australian Protected Objects in perpetuity.
Special Collections
Permanent public collections may include special collections accessible to specific groups, such as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander keeping places.
Class A Objects
Grants for Class A objects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage may be made to groups without a permanent public collection.

Deliverables

Care for and provide public access to Australian Protected Objects in perpetuity.

Evaluation Criteria

Fair Market Value

The fair market value is determined by the Minister after considering advice from the National Cultural Heritage Committee.

How to Apply

Method: Written application
Contact: movable.heritage@arts.gov.au

Conditions & Exclusions

•Objects funded and gifted are not eligible for benefits under the Cultural Gifts Program.
•If an object is sold within five years, the Commonwealth is to be paid a proportion of the proceeds.