Vibrant Spaces Fund 2025/2026 - Round 1

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Vibrant Spaces Fund

Purpose

Creating vibrancy in our town centres and public spaces requires a collaborative approach. It requires ownership from Council, business and the community to deliver programs that deliver a diverse range of experiences which connect the way we work, live and play.

The Vibrant Spaces Fund is a program designed to support residents and business in delivering projects in our town centres and public spaces. These projects will improve the way we feel about our public spaces, acknowledge our history, increase community engagement and improve their quality and usability.

Key Dates

Round 1: 1 August to 1 September 2025

Funding Available

Maximum per application is $5,000

A total of $50,000 is available across the 2 rounds.

You can only apply for one project per financial year.

Who can apply?

You must operate in or service the Port Stephens LGA

- Incorporated, not-for-profit organisations or charities

- Registered Businesses with ABN

- Sole traders

- Schools if they can demonstrate a community partnership

If you are an unincorporated community group, volunteers or individual you must be auspiced  by a not-for-profit that is eligible to apply in their own right, prior to submitting your application, and that is relevant to the sector and can support the development of the proposal.

Applicants must supply a Certificate of Currency for a minimum of $20 million Public Liability Insurance.

What can I apply for?

The grant program is primarily designed to help with (but not limited to)

-Small events and markets

-Artistic and creative upgrades to the streetscape, including public art projects, creative lighting and tactile installations

-Historical or place interpretation, and interactive experiences (for example: signage, art and trails)

-Decorations activating shopfronts and festive season promotions

-Repurposing existing commercial space

-Music and performances in the park

-Parklets

-Greening and beautification projects

-Projects that injects life, energy and vibrancy into our public spaces.

This could be a one-off project or a series of smaller projects over a longer period.

For more information on eligibility and assessment for this fund and for further information for all our grant and sponsorship funds please refer to our Community Funding Guidelines