The National Trust of Australia (NSW) (‘the Trust’), administers the Paul William Butler Bequest which has the objective of promoting vintage and veteran cars. The Trust accepts that veteran cars must be built before the end of 1918 and vintage cars between 1919 and 1930.
Grant purpose
One of the powers of the Trust is to make grants to organisations for the following purposes:
- The public exhibition of vintage and veteran cars in New South Wales;
- The restoration and preservation of vintage and veteran cars for the purpose of public exhibition in New South Wales;
- Education or research into vintage and veteran cars in New South Wales.
Applications should be relevant to the purposes set out above. Grant applications may involve or feature:
- Activities including vintage and/or veteran cars.
- Public exhibitions may include static displays, car rallies and other means which provide an opportunity for the community to view and engage with the exhibition.
- Education or research may involve participation in studies or funding specific programs that will educate the community on vintage and/or veteran cars.
Eligibility
All organisations whose purposes align to the purposes of the grant are eligible to apply, noting:
- Majority of vehicles involved – i.e. more than 50% – must be classed as Vintage or Veteran OR
- Grant support to be based on the percentage of Vintage or Veteran vehicles involved. E.g. if 10% of vehicles meet the criteria, funding is to be allocated to this portion only, as a percentage of overall costs.
Grant costs
Each grant will be limited to a discretionary maximum of up to $10,000. The costs that may be covered by the grant include, but are not limited to, rally organisation costs and entrance expenses, promotion and publicity, subsidies for entrants’ expenses and training courses.
Exceptions
The Grant Selection Committee may, at their discretion, consider applications beyond the scope, costs and maximum application amount of $10,000. However, it is recommended that guidance should first be sought from The Trust, prior to submitting such an application.
Key Dates
Applications for the calendar year 2027 are now open.
Applicants will be notified of the decision by the Selection Committee by the end of October 2026.
Images (L-R): Veteran Car Club of Australia (NSW)’s National Rally – Image by Tom Kingback; Orange District Antique Motor Club’s Autumn Rally – Image by Lance Seymour; Veteran Car Club of Australia (NSW)’s National Rally – Image by Francis McDougall
Applications
Applicants are required to submit an online written application of at least one A4 page, but no more than four A4 pages.
The applications should include:
- Name of applicant
- Preferred contact details
- Brief outline of grant application
- How the submission relates to the grant purposes as listed above
- Whether the activities will include historic buildings, and in particular Trust owned properties
- Approximate timing
- Proposed itemised budget
- Opportunities to link to the Trust e.g. for promotion of Trust properties or membership
- How the Trust will be publicly acknowledged should the application be successful.
Submit your application here
Key information
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