The 2026 Local History Grants are now open!
The Local History Grants Program is a Create NSW devolved funding program administered by the Royal Australian Historical Society on behalf of the NSW Government. It supports research and publication projects that explore local, community and regional history across New South Wales.
Formerly known as the Cultural Grants, the program has been relaunched as the Local History Grants to better reflect its purpose and align with the goal of supporting local, community and regional history across New South Wales.
The RAHS will distribute $65,000 + GST in grants this year, an increase in funding made possible through the ongoing support of Create NSW. Applicants can apply for projects of up to $6,000 + GST.
The program supports a wide range of projects, including publications, exhibitions, oral histories, digital initiatives and collection management. Applications are open to NSW organisations working to research and share the history of their local areas and communities.
Applicants are encouraged to read the guidelines and contact the RAHS to discuss their projects. Application forms can be downloaded from the Local History Grants website. Completed applications should be submitted by email before midnight on 23 June 2026.
We look forward to receiving a range of interesting and engaging project proposals. The RAHS is available to assist with the application process and can be contacted with any questions at grants@rahs.org.au or 02 9247 8001.
Burwood and District Historical Society’s The Model Suburb: A History of the Malvern Hill Estate was published with the support of this grant program. The book was shortlisted for the ‘Resources and Publications’ category of the 2026 National Trust Heritage Awards. Cr John Faker, Mayor of Burwood, launched the book in May 2025.
The 2026 Local History Grants Program opens on 28 April and closes at midnight on 23 June. If you would like to learn more about the Local History Grants, you can visit our website.
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