Placemaking Grants program
The Placemaking Grants will open Friday 1 May and close Sunday 31 May.
Grants of up to $3,000 will be available to eligible local businesses to help improve shopfronts and increase visitation, and community-led projects that help enhance the City’s town centres.
Project eligibility
Placemaking Grant applications must fall under one of the two categories outlined below. Both categories must align to the City's endorsed Economic Development Strategy and City’s Place Activation Plan
Placemaking Grant Category One - Business focused project
Improve the shopfront of local businesses to encourage visitation. Projects may include:
- shopfront signage
- alfresco furniture
- planter boxes and/or landscaping solutions
- public artwork
- window and in store display enhancements
- shopfront lighting solutions.
Placemaking Grant Category Two - Community-led project
Enhance the City’s town centres and aims to build stronger links between the community and local businesses. Projects may include:
- initiatives that support creating welcoming, thriving and vibrant town centres
- events or activations that drive positive economic development outcomes.
Funding available
The City is offering funding of up to $3,000 for eligible projects. Applicants must contribute a minimum of 50% of the costs of the project.
How to apply
Submit your application on SmartyGrants
Assistance
Placemaking Grants information guide provides further insight and you will find information on: eligibility, process, assessment criteria and FAQs.
The City is hosting an information session for those interested in applying and would like to learn more.
In person session - Wednesday 6 May 2025, 5 - 6pm at the City of Bayswater Civic Centre Embleton Room
REGISTER attendance HERE
Online Q&A session - Wednesday 13 May 2025, 8 - 9am
Register a spot online here
We recommend reading this guide before submitting an application and contacting the City if you have any follow up questions.
Information Guide
To contact an officer, please call 9272 0622 or email place.management@bayswater.wa.gov.au, and we will be happy to help you through it.