Maribyrnong council’s annual place-based initiatives grants program is now open for applications.
Council said the place-based initiatives funding stream is for small-medium scale place-based activities which attract audiences of between 500 and 5000, that creatively activate public spaces, business precincts and local neighbourhoods.
Grants of up to $20,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations, incorporated community groups, and are available for activities that creatively activate Maribyrnong’s public spaces, business precincts and local neighbourhoods.
The round opens annually, usually in May through to June of each year, and can be applied through an auspice arrangement.
Council said applications are assessed by council’s independent festivals and visitation advisory panel.
Recommendations will then be made to council for endorsement, with outcomes usually notified to successful applications in August or September.
There were several successful grant recipients for 2023-24, some of who were Floral Festival Bathukamma, L2R’s Block Party ,Braybrook BMX Fest , Multicultural Family Day Out at Pipemakers Park, Tilde Trans and Gender Diverse Film Festival, West Footscray Festival of Colours, Setting Sun International Film Festival and Westside Slam.
Funded activities must be delivered prior to June, 30, 2025.
Applications close Monday, June 3, at 4pm.
Details: shorturl.at/NSV04
