Heritage buildings capture our rich and diverse history, conveying our unique story of how our area grew and developed over time. Our heritage buildings and items reflect our identity and are significant to our community It is important to take steps to care for and preserve them.

Council is offering small grants of up to $3000 to eligible owners of heritage buildings and other items which are listed in the Manly, Pittwater and Warringah Local Environmental Plans as items of environmental heritage significance.  

The works must be approved and completed before applying for a grant and the allocation must not exceed 50 per cent of the total project cost.   

Projects that may be eligible for a grant include:

• Repairs to structural building components such as underpinning walls and repointing brickwork,
• Repainting of external walls of buildings,
• Repairing or reinstating walls, windows, verandahs, external balustrades, roof cladding or plumbing and decorative elements of buildings,
• Repairing historic fences, drainage and bridge structures.

Priority is given to works which save buildings from deterioration.

Previously awarded recipients have reinstated historic mortar on sandstone cottages and repaired leaking roofs and verandahs.

Applications are now open and should include:

• a completed application form,
• proof of approval for works undertaken,
• evidence of costs (invoices and receipts),
• plans/sketches and photographs before and after the works.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 5 April 2024. Council is unable to accept applications beyond this date.

If you think you may be eligible visit our website and download an application form or contact Council’s Heritage Planner on 1300 434 434 for more information.

View our previous Heritage Grant recipient

Click each photo to see before and after