Canning Bridge Place Grants Program – Australia

• To reinvest the parking funds to the activity centre for the benefit of all who visit the area; and
• To fund place activation and events, shop front improvement, and activities that encourage a safer, more active and vibrant community and business precinct.

Two Streams of Funding

• Activation/events Suitable for:
  • Incorporated groups, businesses with an ABN – up to $30,000
  • Unincorporated groups and individuals without an ABN – up to $2,000
    • Event organisers, community groups, individuals and businesses may apply in this stream. Applicants who are based outside of the Canning Bridge Activity Centre may apply as long as the activity/benefit is held within the centre and benefit is demonstrated for the community.
• Shopfront Improvement
  • Suitable for organisations with an ABN – up to $30,000
    • The organisation must be located within the Canning Bridge Activity Centre and be able to demonstrate that they own the building or have a long term lease (at least three months). If the works are on public land, City of Melville approval will be required.

Event/project Duration: To be completed by Tuesday, 31 December 2024.

Outcomes

• Add value, vibrancy and attract people to the Canning Bridge precinct as a place;
• Reflect the needs of the people visiting, living and working in Canning Bridge;
• Are informed by input from the community and other relevant stakeholders;
• Reflect the vision and objectives of relevant City strategies and plans as they relate to the Canning Bridge Activity Centre.

Eligibility Criteria

• All grant applicants must live, work, lease/own property/businesses or demonstrate a strong connection to the Canning Bridge Activity Centre.
• The business improvement, event or activity must take place within the Canning Bridge Activity Centre boundary.
• Align with the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan priorities or Community Development Place Activation Plan – At Canning Bridge actions.
• Not-for-profit organisations, community groups, small businesses, businesses and creative professionals are all welcome to apply.
• All initiatives to demonstrate a positive contribution to the public realm.
• Activities and events must be provided for free or low cost to the community.
• If you own a business – must be able to demonstrate that they own the property or have a commercial lease agreement with at least three months.
• Be a legally constituted entity or individual with an Australian Business Number (ABN), be incorporated OR
• Community groups or individuals without an ABN and who are not incorporated may only apply for up to $2,000 maximum.
• Apply at least three months prior to an event or activity commencing.
• Have appropriate insurances and licences (including public liability insurance, building licences, etc). Community groups may include the cost of acquiring event public liability insurance in their application for consideration.
• Have demonstrated ability to deliver the project, experience and the capacity/time/support to do so.
• Provide quotes or indicative costs to deliver initiative, including all associated costs like licences/traffic management.
• Project management, consultancy fees, or fee for service may be considered for a new initiative, such as an event or workshop.

Ineligible

• Virtual events;
• Business events, conferences and conventions;
• Awards ceremonies;
• High cost ticketed events;
• Private/invite only events or activities that exclude certain groups;
• Fundraising, political events or religious practice;
• Proposals that contravene the City’s policies;
• Projects that denigrate or exclude parts of the community or have an adverse effect on public health, safety, the environment or heritage;
• Projects that request reimbursement of funds already spent;
• An applicant that has outstanding debts to the City of Melville;
• An applicant who is in legal conflict with the City of Melville;

For more information, visit City of Melville.