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About Canning Bridge Place Grants

About Canning Bridge Place Grants

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About the Program

2024-2025 Canning Bridge Place Grants

Applications Open: Monday, 29 July 2024
Applications Close: Monday, 31 March 2025, 11.59pm AWST*.
Event/project: To be completed by Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
Applicants notified: Within two months from the date of application.
Lead time: Applicants are required to apply a minimum of three months prior to the start of the event or project.

Applications will be assessed as to how well they align with the assessment criteria and available grant funds at the time of application submission. View the guidelines for the full assessment criteria.

* As this grant operates on a limited budget, we reserve the right to close the program once the budget has been expended.

If you have an idea for an activation/event or shopfront improvement, we strongly encourage you to contact Jacinta or John in the Place Team via Email or phone on (08) 9364 0666 prior to applying.

To see our successful recipients for different rounds of the Canning Bridge Place Grants, visit: 

Our Canning Bridge Place Grants program provides grants of up to $30,000 for events, activities and improvements in the Canning Bridge Activity Centre precinct that help activate and create a safer and more vibrant area for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

The program provides for up to $120,000 of funding per financial year and is funded from parking revenue generated from within the Canning Bridge Activity Centre precinct. It is an action from our Parking Management Plan for the area.

For detailed information on the program, see our guidelines.

Download the PDF

Smarty Grants Application

 

Program Focus and Areas of Priority

We welcome applications for any proposal that meet our eligibility requirements and will have a positive impact on the Canning Bridge Activity Centre precinct, however, we particularly encourage applications that align with the opportunities and priorities listed in our:

Streams of Funding and Application Links

We provide two steams of funding through this grants program. Read more about each stream and apply for the one that best suits your proposal. You can only apply through the links below and applications submitted in other ways won’t be assessed.

1 - Activation/events

This stream is suitable for proposals for events and activities that will activate the Canning Bridge Activity Centre precinct.

For examples of the types of activities that may be considered, see our guidelines.

Who Can Apply

  • Event organisers, community groups, individuals, and businesses.
  • Incorporated groups and organisations must have an ABN
  • All applicants must meet our eligibility requirements

Maximum Grant Available

  • $30,000 – incorporated groups and organisations with an ABN
  • $2,000 – unincorporated groups and individuals

2 - Shopfront Improvement

This stream is suitable for enhancements or improvements to public or private land or property that will enhance the Canning Bridge Activity Centre precinct, encourage people to visit and stay longer in the area and improve safety and security.

For examples of the types of activities that may be considered, see our guidelines.

Who Can Apply

  • Organisations with an ABN
  • All applicants must meet our eligibility requirements

Maximum Grant Available

  • $30,000

Things to consider

  • For improvements to private land or property, you must be able to demonstrate that you own the building or have a commercial long-term lease of at least three months.
  • For improvements to public land or property, you will need to demonstrate that you have the landowner’s permission.

Eligibility Requirements

For full eligibility requirements and information see our guidelines.

We strongly suggest that you read our guidelines and speak to our Place Officer prior to submitting your application. We also encourage you to read:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for both a My Community Grant and a Canning Bridge Place Grant?
Yes, you can, as long as they are for different projects/events. If your application is for capacity building, training, costs of becoming incorporated, building a website, etc. the My Community Grants program would be more suitable.
 
Why are these grants only for the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Place?
The funds for these grants have come from the Canning Bridge - Parking Management Reserve which receives 50% of parking income from parking managed by the City within the centre. The idea of this new grants program is to return the funds to the place that the parking income has been generated from for place improvements.
 
Do I need to include the GST in my budget?
If you are registered for GST, provide your expenses without GST. We will add 10% to your total grant. 

If you are not registered for GST, we will not add GST to your total budget.  You need to use GST inclusive amounts in your budget, otherwise you will be out of pocket the GST component of the cost.
 
Can I get free venue hire from the City of Melville?
If your proposal includes the use of a City of Melville facility, you can apply for a non-monetary grant.  This grant enables in-kind support from the us in the form of venue hire, reserve hire, or the supply of extra rubbish bins. Non-monetary grants can be used in conjunction with other grants, or on their own. See the My Community Grants program page for further information.
 
What if we don’t have public liability insurance?
You will need to source your own public liability insurance. You can include the cost in your application.
 

Contact Us

It is highly recommended that you contact the Place Team to discuss your project prior to applying. Should you require assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to the team. If you have a disability and find our application process inaccessible, please contact us for assistance or alternative application methods.
 
Phone: 9364 0666
Email: CanningBridge.Grants@melville.wa.gov.au
 

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