Walgett Shire Local Heritage Fund 25/26 Applications Now Open
Walgett Shire Council is inviting eligible property owners to apply for grants to assist with conservation and restoration works that protect our local heritage.
Letters will be sent to properties identified as eligible under this round.
Funding available
Grants from $500 to $12,500, depending on the number of applications received.
No matching contribution is required for 2025–2026.
Works must be completed by Monday 13 April 2026.
Properties with unpaid rates are not eligible.
Examples of eligible works
• Painting in approved colour schemes
• Repairs to stumps, walls, roofs, doors and windows
• Replacement of guttering and downpipes
• Reinstating missing elements such as verandahs
The fund supports works that maintain, preserve or restore elements contributing to a property’s heritage value. It does not fund improvements such as new kitchens or bathrooms.