MMAPSS will fund an organisation that:
- Is an Australian, legally incorporated, not-for-profit organisation, such as a museum, historical society, or community based organisation.
- Is actively involved in collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting Australia’s maritime heritage.
- Has a collection that is accessible to the public.
MMAPSS will fund projects that:
- Protect, preserve, interpret, and promote Australia's maritime heritage.
- Increase standards of practice for care and management of maritime objects and/or collections of significance.
The object or collection must contribute to an understanding of Australia, its people, and developments which have influenced its maritime history.
You can apply for more than one project, but funding can only be provided for one project per organisation, per round.
MMAPSS will not fund:
- Projects where funds are used for payment of salaries and wages, or to pay for volunteers who are members of the organisation.
- Operating costs.
- Building works and capital works.
- Acquisitions.
Check the MMAPSS Guidelines to ensure your project meets eligibility requirements.
You can also read examples of past recipients, to understand the types of projects supported.
Please feel welcome to discuss your application with the MMAPSS Coordinator by calling 02 8241 8369 or emailing mmapss@sea.museum.