Local Heritage Grants Program
Our local heritage is a valued part of Mosman’s identity, character and sense of place. Protecting and conserving heritage places helps preserve the stories, history and unique qualities that define our community for current and future generations.
To support this shared responsibility, Council has established the Local Heritage Grant Program. The Program provides financial assistance to owners of heritage-significant properties in Mosman to undertake eligible works that conserve, protect and maintain the heritage significance of their properties.
Through this initiative, Council aims to support property owners in the ongoing stewardship of local heritage and contribute to the preservation of Mosman’s distinctive heritage assets for the benefit of the entire community.
Council encourages owners of heritage-listed properties and contributory items located within Heritage Conservation Areas to apply for funding through the Mosman Local Heritage Grant Program 2026-2027. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for further information on eligibility criteria, funding limits and application requirements.
If you require any additional information, please contact Council on 9978 4031, Monday to Thursday.
Applications close on 12 November 2026.
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Grant Program Timeline
- Applications open until 12 November 2026
- Grant offers made November/December 2026
- Projects undertaken December 2026 to June 2027
- Grants issued prior to 30 June 2027
FAQs
What projects are eligible?
To be eligible the project must:
- Relate to a heritage item or a contributory building within a Heritage Conservation Area
- Involve works that are visible from the public domain
- Demonstrate that the proposed works will conserve, restore, maintain or enhance the heritage significance of the heritage item or contributory building
- Be eligible for heritage exemption or have development approval in place
- Not have commenced before grant funding has been approved by Council
- Be completed within 6 months of receiving grant approval.
How are grant applications assessed?
Grant applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Whether all documentation has been provided
- Compliance with the eligibility criteria.
What types of projects may be considered?
Projects must be visible from the public domain and conserve or enhance the heritage significance of the heritage conservation area or heritage item. Examples of projects may include façade improvements, external repainting in heritage colours, repairing original architectural details, or restoring original elements such as roof and timber trimmings, windows and front fences.
How much funding is available?
The Program is jointly funded by Mosman Council and the NSW Government. The Program has a budget of $72,500 in the 2026/27 financial year.
The value of individual grants will be determined based upon the volume and nature of applications received. The grant may not cover the full cost of the works and does not include GST. In 2025/2026, grants varied from $3,700 to $9,260 with the majority of applicants required to pay for a proportion of the works.
What is the likelihood of an application being funded?
This all depends on how well your application matches the assessment criteria and how competitive the application round is.
What information do I need to provide?
You will need to provide:
- Applicant details
- A brief description of the proposed works
- Photos and Sketches of the proposed works
- Details of materials and/or colours where a change is proposed
- Estimated cost of works
- At least two (2) itemised quotations of proposed works to be prepared by a suitably qualified tradesperson
- Owners consent
- Declaration
Will late applications be accepted?
No, late applications will not be accepted.
Can I talk to someone about my project idea?
We would be happy to support you through the grant application process, including advice on appropriate works and guidance to ensure any improvements are both historically sympathetic and impactful.
For more information on the Local Heritage Grant Program email us at urbanplanning@mosman.nsw.gov.au or phone us on 9978 4031 (Monday to Thursday).
When will funding be provided?
A letter approving the grant will be provided to successful projects in November/December 2026. The grant will be issued following successful completion of the project and prior to 30 June 2027.
What area does the Local Heritage Grant Program apply to?
The Mosman Local Heritage Grant Program applies to any heritage item or a contributory building within a Heritage Conservation Area in the Mosman LGA.
Is my property a heritage item or located within a Heritage Conservation Area (HCA)?
To find out if your property is a heritage item or within a heritage conservation area, head to the Heritage Listings webpage. Heritage Conservation Area Ranking Maps identify the boundaries of each HCA and provide a ranking of each property, identifying its level of contribution to the significance of the HCA.
Examples from last year's program
Mosman’s Local Heritage Grant Program 2025-2026 focused on properties within the retail and commercial area of the Military Road Heritage Conservation Area. Works to these heritage properties included repainting, the removal of vegetation from facades, and repair works to bargeboards and balustrades.
Images below show before and after examples from the 2025-2026 program:
866 & 868 Military Road – Re-painting of the front facade to match adjacent
874 Military Road – Removal of vegetation overgrowth and repainting of the front facade
777 Military Road – Repainting of the front facade in heritage colours