Place Activation Grants
Grants of up to $4,500 from a pool of $20,000 are available to assist with the delivery of placemaking activities in Nillumbik. Placemaking activities play an important role in townships across the Shire and can provide social, economic and cultural benefits to the region and its communities.
The purpose of this grant is to assist community groups and local residents in the delivery of placemaking activities across Nillumbik to enhance the user experience within public places and spaces.
What can be funded
Grants of up to $4,500 from a pool of $20,000 are available to assist with the delivery of placemaking activities in Nillumbik.
The objectives of this grant are to support and encourage placemaking activities that:
• drive a strong social impact for the community
• improve the physical environment of the area
• support new activities in a public space and demonstrates public value
• support low cost, innovative place activations that encourage improvements to local townships
• enhance a sense of belonging, identify and purpose within community
• bring tourism and economic benefit
• demonstrate broad community connectivity and participation
• contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community
• provide options for accessibility and consider inclusion within the community
• demonstrate environmental practices and initiatives
• deliver successful, safe and compliant activities.