My Incredible Place Micro Grant 2023/2024

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My Incredible Place Micro Grant

Introduction

The My Incredible Place Micro Grant Funding program supports short term, low cost projects that encourage community based place activation across Port Stephens. This programs provides the opportunity for artistic and creative ideas that connect our community out in the streets

Program Description

This program aims to create opportunities for residents to drive place activation programs that connect our community, increase the vibrancy of our town centres and improve the visitor experience.

Initiatives could include workshops and pop up performance, community picnics, street activities, temporary or semi-permanent street art projects in all forms, street games, decorative lighting, civic garden projects etc - anything that improves the look, feel and vibe of our public spaces.

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

The Purpose

This program aims to support initiatives that are light, quick and cheap. We want to seed creativity and innovative thinking and provide support to individuals and groups who have a simple idea that delivers a positive benefit for places and spaces across Port Stephens.

Key Dates

Applications accepted year round from 28 August 2023 until 30 June 2024.

Funding Available

A total of $15,000 is available for the My Incredible Place Micro Grant Fund program with a maximum of $1000 per application being available.

Who Can Apply

  • Individuals*
  • Incorporated, not-for-profit organisations or charities
  • Registered Businesses with ABN
  • Sole Traders
  • Schools
  • Artists
  • Community and volunteer groups (e.g. land care groups)
  • Service Organisations
  • Town Teams

 *Individuals must reside in within the Port Stephens LGA. Applicants must supply a Certificate of Currency for a minimum of $20 million Public Liability Insurance for activities on Council land.