The City of Bayswater is offering grant funding of up to $3,000 for eligible projects that help improve business shopfronts or enhance the City’s town centres, as part of its Placemaking Grants program.
Business owners are encouraged to submit improvement projects that attract customers into their shops and encourage visitors to linger longer.
Projects may include creating an inviting shopfront entrance or enticing window display, updating old signage, adding colour with public artwork or building custom alfresco furniture.
Community groups or individuals can also submit their innovative ideas for projects that will activate the City’s town centres in Maylands, Morley, Bayswater, Bedford or Noranda, to the City for funding consideration. Projects may include a community event, arts initiative, street furniture and greening projects.
Last round, Bold Park Community School received funding for students to design and install a banner along the fenceline, improving the look and appeal of the Maylands town centre.
Successful applicants are required to contribute half of the project cost.
The City is committed to supporting local businesses and activating town centres to create a thriving local economy as part of its Economic Development Strategy 2025 – 2035.
Applications close midnight, Sunday 31 May 2026.
The City will host two information sessions to support applicants with their submissions.
For more information and to apply, visit our Funding Opportunities webpage.
Session details:
In-person session
Wednesday 6 May, 5 – 6pm
Embleton Room, City of Bayswater Civic Centre
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Online session
Wednesday 13 May, 8 – 9am
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Pictured: Deputy Mayor Elli Petersen-Pik with Bold Park Community School teachers Carrie and Belinda, and Certificate 4 Design students Noah, Lochie, Max and Charlie.