Place-based Initiatives (Annual) Grants Program – Australia

Objectives

• The Place-based Initiatives (Annual) Grants Program 2024/2025 aims to support a dynamic mix of activities that will:
  • Creatively activate the city’s spaces
  • Help strengthen precinct and neighbourhood identity
  • Provide opportunity for inclusive local participation and capacity building
  • Increase visitation and spending in the local area
  • Provide paid opportunities for local cultural and creative sectors
  • Promote collaborations between local businesses and creatives
• The Program aims to contribute to the Vision and Objectives of the Festivals and Activation Framework 2022-2026 and also directly links to the Council Plan 2021-2025 Strategic objectives of:
  • Liveable neighbourhoods
    • Council will partner with its community to provide and advocate for integrated built and natural environments with access to open spaces that are well maintained, engaging, accessible and respectful of the community and neighbourhoods.
  • A place for all
    • Council will provide well-planned neighbourhoods and a strong local economy, delivering services that are inclusive and accessible to the whole community, and that support wellbeing, healthy and safe living, connection to the community, and cultural interaction.

Funding Stream

• The Place-based Initiatives (Annual) funding stream is for small-medium scale place-based activities that creatively activate public spaces, business precincts and local neighbourhoods.
  • Grants of up to $20,000 are available.
  • Funded activities must be delivered prior to 30 June 2025.

Activities

Examples of what may be funded include but are not limited to:

• A significant free outdoor music concert or block party in an urban activity centre
• A community event with a particular theme or focus that offers high level cultural experiences
• Weekly or monthly pop-up markets or outdoor movie screenings
• A series of temporary artworks, projections or creative lighting displays in public space running over an extended period
• A collection of themed neighbourhood tours

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant is a is a not-for-profit organisation or an incorporated community group
• The applicant must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and provide evidence of Public Liability Insurance (PLI) to the value of $20 million (if you do not have an ABN or PLI you may still be eligible to apply via an auspice organisation
• The proposed activity must occur within the boundaries of the City of Maribyrnong
• The proposed activity must be free to attend or includes significant free programming
• The applicant must have acquitted ALL previous Council grants and have no outstanding debts to Maribyrnong City Council
• The applicant (or individuals, organisation or businesses involved in the activity) must NOT have any unresolved compliance matters with Maribyrnong City Council.

For more information, visit Maribyrnong City Council.