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The City of Perth recognises that investment in the arts is pivotal to the cultural enrichment and economic diversity of our city.

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The City of Perth supports arts and other cultural experiences where arts and culture create activation of city spaces for residents and visitors. The City seeks to support activity which encourages broad community participation and cultural engagement, celebrates inclusion and where people are connected through arts and cultural experiences

• Arts grants (three rounds annually) under $15,000 and $15,001-$40,000
• Arts sponsorship (one round annually) $40,001+.
• Strategic Arts Sponsorship (applications invited on consultation with Sponsorship Officer)
• Interested applicants should refer to the Arts Grants and Sponsorship Guidelines to determine their eligibility, assessment criteria and information on how to apply

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The City of Perth has created a comprehensive program of business grants and sponsorships which provide targeted funding to further enhance the City's reputation for business excellence and leverage Perth's competitive advantages.  

Small Business Grant

The City of Perth recognises that small business makes a huge contribution to the vibrancy and energy of the city therefore we look to encourage our small businesses to thrive by seeking out new opportunities and developing initiatives to grow. To that end, the City offers grants to small businesses located within the City of Perth that can address key criteria set out in the Small Business Grant Guidelines. 

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• Mobile Trading Support Grant (up to $2,000).
• Small Business Grant (up to $5,000).
• Interested applicants should refer to the Small Business Grant Guidelines to determine their eligibility, assessment criteria and information on how to apply.

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Submissions for the 2019/20 financial year are open from 1 July 2019 until the budget is fully allocated.

Business Improvement Grants

The Business Improvement Grant program is not currently accepting applications.

Business Event Sponsorship

Business Event Sponsorships assist business event organisers in staging their events within the City of Perth boundaries and ensure delegates can experience all that Perth has to offer. The City welcomes proposals for conferences, conventions, exhibitions and awards ceremonies that that can address key criteria. 

Interested applicants should refer to the Business Event Sponsorship Guidelines to determine their eligibility, assessment criteria and information on how to apply.

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Key Sector Development Sponsorship

The City is committed to supporting the growth and development of established or emerging key sectors that represent strategic importance to the City of Perth’s economy. Through Key Sector Development Sponsorships, the City of Perth encourages and presents professional development opportunities including examples of best practice, training programs, networking events, guest lectures and thought leadership exchanges, skills and training development programs, various business incubation or acceleration programs and similar initiatives.

Applications that can demonstrate support of the development of one, or more, of the City’s key sectors will receive priority in Key Sector Development Sponsorships. These sectors are: 

• Mining, resources and energy
• Property development
• Innovation and technology
• Education and international student services
• Medical, health and life sciences and medical research
• Tourism, retail and hospitality
• Creative and emerging industries

Interested applicants should refer to the Key Sector Development Sponsorship Guidelines to determine their eligibility, assessment criteria and information on how to apply.

The City of Perth recognises that community programs build strong and resilient communities and can address key issues at a local level to make a better place in which to live, work and visit. 

Community Enhancement Grants offer up to $15,000 to facilitate a diverse range of programs that create new partnerships and collaborations and that deliver practical sustainable outcomes. The Grants support organisations to build strong, connected and inclusive communities. 

Funding may be used to assist the development and facilitation of a new community program, expand on an existing community program or for other innovative and creative community projects that demonstrate clear community enhancement elements. 

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Interested applicants should refer to the Community Enhancement Grant Guidelines for all relevant information for applicants including; examples of projects that will be considered for funding, eligibility requirements the City’s assessment process and how to apply. 

The City of Perth recognises the importance of events in contributing to the vitality of the City, the activation of spaces, the sense of community and wellbeing, and increased economic benefit. 

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Event Grants and Sponsorships support events which celebrate, develop and engage the community, and activate City precincts. These events should have a direct positive impact on the city, the community and businesses operating within the area.  

• Event grants (two rounds annually) under $15,000 and $15,001-$40,000.
• Event sponsorship (one round annually) $20,000+.
• Strategic Event Sponsorship (applications invited on consultation with Sponsorship Officer)
• Interested applicants should refer to the Event Grants and Sponsorship Program Guidelines to determine their eligibility, assessment criteria and information on how to apply. 

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Major Events and Festival sponsorship 

Major Events and Festival sponsorship is available for organisations delivering large scale annual events of national significance. The program is designed to support events which enhance Perth’s local, national and international reputation as a major events destination. A major event or festival is considered to be an event which generates significant economic, social and community benefits for Perth city.

Applications in the Major Events and Festivals program are accepted at the discretion of the City of Perth. Applicants interested in applying for this category should discuss their proposal with the Sponsorship Officer.

The purpose of Precinct Development Grants is to provide funding to incorporated associations established for the purpose of promoting the interests of a local community or a particular section of the local community within a recognised area of significance ( or precinct) within the City of Perth.

The City’s support enables applicants to undertake localised development initiatives, place branding and identity and precinct marketing activities for the benefit of the incorporated association’s defined precinct area.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have undergone a process of community consultation and stakeholder engagement, with evidence of broad support for the proposed project or initiative, across individual traders and businesses, residents and landowners within the relevant precinct area.

Current recognised precincts within the City of Perth include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Northbridge
• East Perth and Claisebrook
• East End
• West Perth
• City Centre (inclusive of the riverfront)
• Nedlands & Crawley.
  
  

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• Neighbourhood Enhancement Grants (up to $20,000).
• Precinct Development Matched Funding Grants (above $20,000).
  
  

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Interested applicants should refer to the Precinct Development Grants Guidelines to determine their eligibility, assessment criteria and information on how to apply.

The City of Perth has the ability to provide assistance to eligible groups via waiving of venue and reserve hire fees through Venue Support Grants. Venue Support Grants are intended for use by the community, in order to increase the use of Council managed venues and reserves for meetings, forums, projects, activities and events.

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• Community Places (up to $7,500).
• Perth Town Hall (up to $2,500).

Applicants must have already booked a City of Perth managed venue or reserve and obtained a cost estimate for the booking.

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Applications can be submitted at any time, however must be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the use of the reserve or venue. Interested applicants should refer to the Venue Support Grant Guidelines to determine their eligibility, assessment criteria and information on how to apply.