Grafton and South Grafton are well known for their many and well-kept historic homes and buildings and the Clarence Valley Council is keen to keep that reputation alive.

Owners of heritage listed and other historic properties in those areas are invited to apply for up to $2000 in dollar for dollar funding for approved projects under council’s heritage grants scheme. Owners of heritage properties in other areas can apply, but the priority for this year is for the heritage areas of Grafton and South Grafton.

Strategic planner, Deborah Wray, said financial help was available for projects like repairing original timber windows or balustrades, reinstating a fence to its original design, painting in an authentic heritage colour scheme or even providing some interpretive information about the heritage story of a building or site.

She said application forms were available at www.clarence.nsw.gov.au. Applicants needed to provide at least one written quote, but preferably two for the proposed works, plus current photos of the area needing repair and any historical information that might enhance the application.

Applications close August 30. For more information or help completing the online form, contact Deborah Wray on 6643 0271.