Church Grants
Australia
Closed roundIndependently reviewed

Community Heritage Grants 2026

National Library of Australia

Not-for-profit incorporated organisations, including religious groups, plus government agencies and university groups may apply for an eligible nationally significant Australian moveable cultural heritage collection accessible to the public by appointment, online or through exhibitions. Organisations managing a collection need written permission from its legal owner, and relevant collection partnerships need supporting details and a letter of support. Collection preservation generally follows significance assessment, preservation needs assessment, then recommended conservation or collection management; initial collection-management software and eligible training have separate provisions. Previous recipients had to complete and acquit earlier CHG grants by 5 May 2026. The funder asks all applicants to contact the CHG Program to confirm organisation and project eligibility before receiving the application-form link.

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Not-for-profit incorporated organisations, including religious groups, plus government agencies and university groups may apply for an eligible nationally significant Australian moveable cultural heritage collection accessible to the public by appointment, online or through exhibitions. Organisations managing a collection need written permission from its legal owner, and relevant collection partnerships need supporting details and a letter of support. Collection preservation generally follows significance assessment, preservation needs assessment, then recommended conservation or collection management; initial collection-management software and eligible training have separate provisions. Previous recipients had to complete and acquit earlier CHG grants by 5 May 2026. The funder asks all applicants to contact the CHG Program to confirm organisation and project eligibility before receiving the application-form link.

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Questions still needing an authoritative answer

  • Which exact legal entity must apply, and whether incorporation or an ABN is mandatory.
  • Whether DGR status, an auspice or a particular denominational affiliation is required.
  • Which worship, religious, property or existing-cost exclusions apply to this project.
  • Whether co-contribution, owner consent or internal church approvals must be evidenced.

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What we will verify next

Retain as closed 2026 guidance. New applicants closed on 7 May 2026; repeat recipients and training projects closed on 2 June 2026. The official page says the next round will open in early March 2027, but no exact 2027 opening or closing date is verified. Recheck the next round guidelines and confirm collection significance, public access, project stage, eligible costs and required owner permissions before seeking a form link from the CHG Program.