Council awards grants for the publication of works which shine a light on the history, heritage and development of the Georges River area.
We accept applications for the following:
- Publication of historical works of original research
- Re-publication of primary sources
Publications may include books, booklets, e-books, digital media resources, documentaries, films or online.
We encourage applications which reflect the diversity of people and places in the Georges River area. Examples include oral histories, migration stories, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, and cultural, social and public history.
A total of up to $5,000 in funding is available each financial year.
Heritage Publication Grants 2022-2023
The Heritage Publication Grants 2022-2023 round opens on Monday 6 February 2023 and closes on Monday 20 March 2023 at 5pm.
For more information, please see our:
Submitting your application
- Read the Grants, Donations and Sponsorship Policy (2020) and the Heritage Publication Grants Guidelines 2022-2023.
- Book into a How to Apply for a Georges River Council Grant workshop and/or a Q&A Session, and contact the Grants Officer with any questions.
- Start your application on our SmartyGrants page.
- Applications close on Monday 20 March 2023 at 5pm.
Financial Reporting Requirements
Please note there are new financial reporting requirements for recipients of Council funding.
Questions?
We are running
How to Apply for a Georges River Council Grant workshops and
Question and Answer Sessions for Community Grants, Micro Grants and Heritage Publication Grants. Sessions are free but bookings are essential.
Register via Eventbrite.
Workshops - How to Apply for a Georges River Council Grant
One-hour workshops outlining the application process for Community Grants, Micro Grants and Heritage Publication Grants. Sessions are free but bookings are essential.
Register via Eventbrite.
| Workshop |
Date and Time |
Location |
| Workshop #1 – GRC Seniors Festival 2023 |
Friday 10 February 2023, 10am - midday |
Hurstville Senior Citizens Centre |
| Workshop #2 |
Tuesday 14 February 2023, 12pm - 1pm |
Online |
| Workshop #3 |
Tuesday 21 February 2023, 10am - 11am |
Hurstville Library and Service Centre – Miles Franklin Room |
| Workshop #4 |
Monday 27 February 2023, 6pm - 7pm |
Online |
| Workshop #5 |
Wednesday 8 March 2023, 2pm - 3pm |
Clive James Library and Service Centre – Activities Room |
| Workshop #6 |
Monday 13 March 2023, 11am - midday |
Online |
Q&A Sessions
15-minute individual sessions to discuss your project or the application process with Council's Grants Officer. Sessions are free but bookings are essential.
Register via Eventbrite.
| Q&A Sessions |
Date and Time |
Location |
| Q&A Sessions #1 |
Thursday 9 February 2023, 2pm - 4pm |
Hurstville Library and Service Centre – Miles Franklin Room or online |
| Q&A Sessions #2 |
Wednesday 15 February 2023, 4pm - 6pm |
Online |
| Q&A Sessions #3 |
Monday 20 February 2023, 1pm - 3pm |
Clive James Library – Study Room or online |
| Q&A Sessions #4 |
Tuesday 28 February 2023, 10am - midday |
Online |
| Q&A Sessions #5 |
Thursday 9 March 2023, 10am - midday |
Hurstville Library and Service Centre – Miles Franklin Room or online |
| Q&A Sessions #6 |
Monday 13 March 2023, 3pm - 5pm |
Online |
For any further questions, please contact Council’s Grants Officer on 02 9330 6400 or email grants@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.
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