- Thirty-nine heritage projects share in $1.2 million annual Heritage Grants Program
- Funding unlocks over $6 million in conservation, planning and community activities
- Projects will span across regional and metropolitan heritage places
- Cook Government diversifying the economy by fostering vibrant, creative communities
Heritage Minister Simone McGurk today announced 39 successful recipients to share in $1.2 million in this year's Heritage Grants Program.
The grants will support 39 heritage conservation, documentation and interpretation projects across Western Australia.
This will help to deliver an estimated $6.2 million in repairs, weatherproofing, structural stabilisation, conservation management planning and new heritage interpretation initiatives.
A total of 19 conservation projects, 12 documentation projects and eight community heritage projects have been supported with 19 of the successful applicants investing in the history of our regional towns and communities.
Some of the State Heritage Grant funding projects include:
- Bunbury Women's Club (former Anglican Rectory) - awarded $55,000 to repair the historic 'Cinderella Room', a much-loved space for supporting local women;
- West Australian Rowing Club, Perth - receiving $31,728 for external painting and weatherproofing of this iconic two-storey timber boatshed; and
- Chamber of Commerce Building, Fremantle - granted $50,000 for reroofing and structural works to safeguard its heritage fabric.
In the Community Heritage Grants stream, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will receive $18,205 to help create digital interpretative experiences through QR-enabled signage at 10 heritage sites.
Since the program began in 1997, more than $27 million has been invested in nearly 930 heritage projects, helping conserve, manage and celebrate Western Australia's built heritage.
The full list of recipients is available at Heritage Grants Recipients 2025-26 .
As stated by Heritage Minister Simone McGurk:
"These projects represent the breadth and richness of Western Australia's heritage, from much-loved community spaces to landmark buildings and important local stories.
"This year's grants will unlock more than $6 million in conservation and interpretation work across the State - supporting local jobs, protecting historic buildings and helping communities share their stories.
"I am pleased to see strong representation from both regional and metropolitan areas.
"Congratulations to all recipients. Their stewardship ensures our heritage places remain vibrant, valued and protected for future generations."
