Commemoration of Historic Events and Famous Persons
About the Commemoration of Historic Events and Famous Persons
Please note that applications have now closed for this program.
Applications are being assessed and will be announced when they become available.
About the program
The Commemoration of Historic Events and Famous Persons (CHEFP) grants program is designed to commemorate people, events and places of national historical significance.
Eligible projects may include:
- The conservation of graves of people of national historic significance; and
- The construction and conservation of monuments, plaques and statues that commemorate people, events and places of national historical significance.
It is a modest program with many projects receiving around $5 000 each. To be eligible you must be, at the closing date for applications:
- A not-for-profit body that is legally incorporated in Australia;
- An individual person of Australian Citizenship; or
- A local government authority.
There were two successful projects for the 2006-07 round of funding:
| Project | Grant recipient | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Adam Lindsay Gordon Grave Restoration Appeal | The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc | $1 518 |
| Commemoration Board/Plaque in recognition of Frederick York Wolseley | Walgett District Historical Society Association Inc | $1 182 |
Guidelines
Closing dates
Applications closed on COB Friday 12 December 2008.
Contacts
For more information:
Strategies and Incentives Section
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: 1800 653 004 (free call)
Fax: (02) 6274 2095
Email: heritagegrants@environment.gov.au
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