Grants

You can find out about upcoming grant opportunities for South Australian community history organisations here and submit applications online for grant funds administered by History SA.

History's SA' s Community History Program administers two annual grant funds, the South Australian History Fund (SAHF) and the Community Museums Program (CMP) grant fund. 

The SAHF provides funding for small history projects, publications and research projects. The CMP Grant Fund is specifically for museums that are registered or accredited in History SA's Community Museums Program. It provides funding for displays, collection management and conservation projects. 

The 2012/13 SAHF grant round will open on 4 June and close 30 July 2012. Grant recipients in the 2011/12 round are listed here and a brief report on the assessment process and general reasons for applications being unsuccessful is here

The 2012/13 CMP grant round will open on 30 July and close 24 September 2012. Grant recipients in the 2011/12 round are listed here.    

See the guidelines for applicants (at right) for more information about who is eligible to apply. For more information about these grant programs community [at] history [dot] sa [dot] gov [dot] au (contact us) or call 08 8203 9888. 

Previous years grant recipients for the Community Museums Program are listed here.

Previous years grant recipients for the South Australian History fund are listed here.

For a list of other potential funding sources download the file at right.  Grants currently available from other sources include:

Saluting Their Service

The Saluting Their Service commemorations grants program supports projects and activities which directly commemorate Australia’s servicemen and women who served in wars, conflicts and peace operations. Grants are available year-round and you can access the application form here. Read more ›

OHAA SA branch Lizzie Russell Oral History Grant

The Oral History Association of Australia (OHAA) SA branch offers an annual $500 grant to support one small oral history project.  Applications close on 30 June 2012 and are invited from individuals, community groups and voluntary organisations. Application form and guidelines are available here. Read more ›

Multicultural Grants Scheme

Multicultural SA administers the Multicultural Grants Scheme on behalf of the Minister for Multicultural Affairs and the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission. Read more ›