Applications for heritage funding now due
6 June 2018
Individuals and organisations wanting funding for heritage projects in Waipā have until the end of the month to get their applications in.
Waipa District Council's heritage fund has $70,000 available each year to support projects that help preserve and enhance the district's unique heritage. Applications for this funding round close on 30 June.
Heritage and museum manager, Tony Roxburgh, said preserving the district's heritage is a priority for Council.
It's all about supporting our community to perserve our stories and our heritage. In the last round we received applications from some exciting projects and we are keen to see that momentum continue. I would encourage any project, big or small to apply.
The funding can be used to assist with physical works for heritage buildings, objects, restoring natural vegetation or habitats and cultural or archaeological sites.
The last funding round which closed in December 2017, rewarded $33,000 to four projects across the district. These projects included contributions to the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust restoration plan, author Vincent O'Malley's second book about the New Zealand land wars, and Cambridge Historical Society's digitisation project.
For more information and an application form, visit waipadc.govt.nz/heritagefund or drop in to Council offices.