Grants available to make the city centre more vibrant and enjoyable


Released 07/02/2018

The City Renewal Authority will provide up to $175,000 in grants during the first half of 2018 to help make the city centre more attractive, active and enjoyable.

The grants are funded through the City Centre Marketing and Improvement Levy, a fee paid by property owners in the city centre, which transferred to the City Renewal Authority from 1 January 2018.

Applications open today (7 February 2018) for grants between $1000 and $80,000 - with a streamlined process for grants of up to $5000 - and close on 14 March 2018.

To ensure projects are funded for the coming months, grant applications for activities taking place up until 30 April will close on 28 February.

City Renewal Authority chief executive Malcolm Snow said successful applicants would need to show how their proposal would positively impact the city centre.

“We are seeking projects that contribute to a lively city centre and encourage creativity, innovation and diversity in the public realm,” Mr Snow said.

“The ultimate aim is to develop and support a year-long curated program of activity across the city centre.

“The grants program will also encourage involvement within the local community to contribute to the vitality of our city centre; we want to work with Canberra’s social and cultural entrepreneurs, and this program provides an excellent platform.”

Grants will be available for a variety of purposes, including:

  • events and activations;
  • arts activities;
  • short-term installations;
  • marketing and promotion; and
  • research and development.

The City Renewal Authority is looking for activation projects that have demonstrated social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits for the city centre,” Mr Snow said.

The timing and location of activations will be considered as part of the assessment process to ensure that they support a year-round program of events and activations across the city centre.

A separate process will start in the coming months for grant applications for activities in the 2018-19 financial year. For further information and eligibility requirements visit  cityrenewalcanberra.com.au

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