Historical Organisation Assistance Grant Program
The Historical Organisation Assistance Grant Program provides funding over three years to cultural heritage and historical organisations. The grant supports these organisations to build their sustainability and capacity in order to operate and maintain their facilities to deliver history and heritage activities for the benefit of Brisbane residents.
Brisbane City Council recognises the significant contributions cultural heritage and historical organisations make in bringing Brisbane’s stories to life.
This grant provides funding to Brisbane-based not-for-profit cultural heritage and historical organisations to build their heritage economy so that they can:
- continue to operate and grow
- build stronger, more resilient organisations to achieve long-term sustainability
- increase the skills and capacity of organisations and their staff
- preserve Brisbane’s cultural heritage and history and ensure it remains accessible for the Brisbane community.
This Program will provide an opportunity for organisations to apply for triennial funding of between $2,000 and $10,000 per year.
Funding round dates
Applications open 9am Monday 13 January 2025 and closes at 3pm Monday 24 February 2025.
This grant is for three years of funding. The budget spend must align with the funding dates in the below table.
| Year | Funding dates | Acquittal due |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026 | 1 June 2026 |
| 2 | 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027 | 1 June 2027 |
| 3 | 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2028 | 1 June 2028 |
Eligibility
Only one application per organisation can be submitted.
The organisation must;
- be a not-for-profit organisation
- be committed to preserving and protecting Brisbane’s heritage
- operate a facility that is accessible to the general public
- be based and currently operating in the Brisbane Local Government Area
- not have any overdue grant acquittals or outstanding debts with Council.
Acquittal reports for successful applicants
If your application is successful, you will be required to complete an online acquittal form within 12 months of grant approval notification each year for the term of the grant.
Grant recipients with overdue acquittal reports are not eligible to apply for other Council grants.
If you believe your community group may have an outstanding report from a previous grant funded project, phone Council on 07 3403 8888 and ask to speak to the Grants Unit for advice.
More information
To receive information about upcoming community grants opening, subscribe to our Community Grants Register . You can also phone Council on 07 3403 8888 and ask to speak with Creative Communities team or the Grants Unit.