Church Grants
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WA State Heritage Grants 2026-27

Heritage Council of Western Australia

Private owners of State Registered places need comprehensive building insurance and generally three years on title, subject to narrow newer-owner and eligible non-government-lessee exceptions. Assessment-program owners may seek Conservation Management Plan funding; local governments qualify only for eligible conservation documentation. Works generally use 50:50 cash matching; documentation and eligible heritage professional fees use 80:20 funder:applicant. Professional fees are within the works cap, and the conservation form specifies a maximum of 20% of project total. In-kind is not accepted. Major funding has additional discretionary criteria. Excludes new construction, property purchase, ordinary maintenance and work before the agreement. No hardship reduction for nonprofits or commercial applicants. Unfinished previous-round grants require funder confirmation.

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Private owners of State Registered places need comprehensive building insurance and generally three years on title, subject to narrow newer-owner and eligible non-government-lessee exceptions. Assessment-program owners may seek Conservation Management Plan funding; local governments qualify only for eligible conservation documentation. Works generally use 50:50 cash matching; documentation and eligible heritage professional fees use 80:20 funder:applicant. Professional fees are within the works cap, and the conservation form specifies a maximum of 20% of project total. In-kind is not accepted. Major funding has additional discretionary criteria. Excludes new construction, property purchase, ordinary maintenance and work before the agreement. No hardship reduction for nonprofits or commercial applicants. Unfinished previous-round grants require funder confirmation.

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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

Use the current State conservation or documentation form and submit by noon AWST on 23 November 2026. Prepare ownership or lease evidence, insurance, photographs, scope, budget and at least two quotes per task unless the department agrees to one beforehand. Confirm eligibility exceptions, unfinished previous grants, documentation claim ratios and the professional-fee calculation with the funder. Wait for the executed agreement and approvals before starting.