The City of Melville is providing grants to support local projects within the Canning Bridge Activity Centre precinct:
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;
