Funding

The City of Vincent offers a range of grants aimed at helping locals take an active role in shaping our community. 

Businesses can access grants for enhancements such as storefront renovations or sustainability initiatives, community groups can get support for cultural and recreational activities, and our event sponsorship program ensures there's always plenty happening in Vincent.

Visit our registers page to see programs and activities that have received funding in the past. 

Active transport grants

Active Transport Schools Grants

Active Transport Schools Grants provide financial assistance for schools located within the City of Vincent towards active transport events, bike education and/or Partnered Perth Bike Network (PBN) Connecting Schools Grants. The grants should encourage, support and celebrate children, parents and staff in Vincent to choose active transport options to get to and from school.

Grant applications are assessed and approved by Administration based upon funding category guidelines and criteria. An amount up to $1000 may be available for each individual program or service through this funding category.

To apply, make sure you’re eligible first by reading the Guidelines & Criteria attached to the Application Form before completing.

Active Transport Community Initiatives Grants

Active Transport Community Initiatives Grants provide financial assistance to eligible community groups and not-for-profit organisations to help fund community programs that promote or assists the community to engage in active transport. The grant can be applied to the presentation of a one-off event or the development of a program which encourages, supports or celebrates initiatives that promote Vincent residents choosing active transport options.

Grant applications are assessed and approved by Administration based upon funding category guidelines and criteria. An amount up to $2500 may be available for each individual program or service through this funding category.

To apply, make sure you’re eligible first by reading the Guidelines & Criteria attached to the Application Form before completing.

More Information

Contact the Travelsmart team on 9273 6000 or mail@vincent.wa.gov.au.

Business enhancement grants

Small business owners looking for funding support can now apply for the City of Vincent’s Business Enhancement Grants program.

The City of Vincent has developed the Business Enhancement Grant to support business and property owners to make small-scale improvements that enhance the street appeal and functionality of our neighbourhoods and town centres and create better experiences for our residents.

Some examples of enhancements include facade upgrades such as painting and structural repair, landscaping, alfresco dining, public art, branding and window improvements.

Interested applicants will need to organise a chat with a City of Vincent Place Planner, who is responsible for activating town centres through urban design and placemaking, before applying.

This is a matched grant with applicants able to apply for up to 50 per cent of their eligible total project cost to a maximum grant application of $5000 excluding GST.

Applications for the 2024-25 grant are now closed. 

Grant Guidelines

View the Grant Guidelines here: Business Enhancement Grants 2024/25

  • Small businesses with 1 to 19 full-time employees and an ABN; or not-for-profit organisations or charities that lease a commercial shopfront.
  • Strata bodies and property owners that lease a commercial shopfront to the aforementioned applicants.
  • Franchise businesses.
  • Businesses located outside of the City of Vincent.
  • Facade enhancements including cleaning and painting, structural repair, tiling, external architectural and/or artistic façade features.
  • Upgrading existing or installing new street furniture, affixed eating area furniture, parklets and eatlets as per the Vibrant Public Spaces Policy.
  • Alfresco dining as per the Outdoor Eating Area Permit.
  • Displaying goods in a window display or on the footpath.
  • Upgrading entrances for universal access.
  • Public art including murals, sculptures, installations and bespoke street furniture.
  • Window dressing and front window displays including vacant shopfront windows.
  • Enhancement or activation of underused space and/or adaptive re-use of a space.
  • Opening up a tenancy for servery windows.
  • Improvements to frontages to interact with the street, such as bi-fold windows or doors.
  • Installing or upgrading awnings/canopies.
  • Removal of redundant signage, air conditioning units and hoardings.
  • Removal of window coverings, roller shutters and screening.
  • Creative place branding signage including creative lighting or projections on facades, awnings and footpaths.
  • Landscaping including planter boxes or vertical gardens on public and private property.
  • Enhancements cannot predominantly involve business signage including business name or logo and/or specific product advertising.
  • Projects that are already funded or supported by the City of Vincent.
  • Enhancements that have already commenced or been installed.

How to apply 

Applications will be open between Monday 9 September 2024 and Monday 21 October 2024.

  • Read through the grant guidelines provided by the City of Vincent.
  • Contact a Place Planner at mail@vincent.wa.gov.au or 9273 6000.
  • Go through the application process and project details with the Place Planner.
  • Complete and send an application form with supporting quotes to the City of Vincent before Monday 21 October 2024.

For more information contact a Place Planner at mail@vincent.wa.gov.au or 9273 6000

Community support grants

Community Support Grants aim to support City of Vincent based groups and organisations to deliver programs and services that address key social issues impacting the local community. Grants are available for programs and services that demonstrate outcomes that will build a strong and resilient community as well as initiatives that ensure the ongoing sustainability of community organisations.

Grant applications are assessed based upon funding category guidelines and criteria. An amount up to $10,000 may be available for each individual program or service through this funding category.

Apply Now

Online Application Form

More information

Contact our Community Development team on 9273 6000 or email community.development@vincent.wa.gov.au.

Community funding donations

You can apply to receive a general donation from the City of Vincent.

Vincent can provide general donations towards not-for profit organisations and charities located in or servicing the local community.

An amount up to $500 may be available per financial year and per organisation.

How to apply

Apply online

Applications for donations are assessed and approved by administration based on funding guidelines and criteria.

In order to apply, you need to be:

  • a not-for profit organisation or charity
  • individual
  • local Parent & Citizens group
  • located in the City of Vincent or servicing its community

Online Application Form

Additional Information

Applications for donations are accepted all year round.

The application form can be made available in alternative formats for people with specific requirements. Contact the Community Development team to request these formats via 9273 6000 or community.development@vincent.wa.gov.au. 

Need help?

For further information, contact the Community Development team on 9273 6000 or community.development@vincent.wa.gov.au.

Environmental grants

Applications are closed for 2024.

Our Environmental Grants program assists and encourages schools and community groups to undertake environmental projects within Vincent – so go for it!

Environmental Grants – Schools

If your school is located within the City of Vincent, you can apply for an Environmental Grant to assist in developing and implementing projects or initiatives that raise awareness of environmental issues.

You may be eligible for grants up to $2000 for projects that target current environmental issues.

Environmental Grants - Community Groups

Are you part of a community group or not-for-profit organisation? Then you too can apply for an Environmental Grant to assist in developing and implementing projects or initiatives that involve the local community, to raise awareness of environmental matters.

The funding is an ideal way to help promote environmental issues and environmentally friendly practices, and also create environmental awareness. Also, grants of up to $2000 are available for projects that target current environmental issues and benefit the Vincent community.

Environmental Grants Assessment Criteria

If you want your school or organisation to be considered for a grant, your proposed project must have a demonstrated outcome for at least one of the objectives of the City’s Sustainable Environment Strategy 2019-2024, that is:

  • Encourage, empower and support the City’s community to live in an environmentally sustainable manner, including but not limited to environmental education programs and youth-based environmental activities. 
  • Contribute to a cleaner local and regional air environment by using and promoting alternative modes of transport to car use.
  • Reduce and offset the use of non-renewable energy, and promote the same to the community.
  • Use and promote the use of renewable energy sources.
  • Ensure effective and efficient management of water.
  • Protect and promote the quality of surface and groundwater resources within the City.
  • Re-establish, conserve and enhance floral and faunal biodiversity, native vegetation, green spaces and green linkages within the City.
  • Reduce the use of resources and production of waste within the City, including through the re-use and recycling of materials or
  • Reduce the use of toxic and hazardous materials within the City and facilitate the proper disposal of such materials. 

Resources

Community Funding Policy

Guidelines and Criteria

More information 

Contact the City's Parks Technical Officer on 9273 6000 or email at mail@vincent.wa.gov.au

Female sports participation grants

Participation in organised sporting activities offers many health and wellbeing benefits to our community including increasing self-esteem, networking opportunities and social inclusion. Despite these benefits, there are still low rates of participation in sport by women and girls in Vincent.

These grants of up to $2000 aim to assist clubs to establish activities, programs or projects that promote and encourage equal participation of women and girls in sports.

Activities, programs, projects and initiatives that will be considered eligible for grants will include (but not be limited to):

  • Costs associated with the establishment of activities, programs, competitions or new teams aimed at increasing female participation in sport (come and try days, new female sporting competitions etc).
  • Equipment required by female participants to take part in sport.
  • Coaching accreditation.
  • Umpire training.
  • Costs associated with developing gender equity strategies, policies or codes of conduct.

Apply now

To apply, make sure your club is eligible first by reading the guidelines and criteria that are attached to the Application Form.

Applications may be submitted year-round.

Applicants should allow at least six weeks between application closing date and your anticipated project commencement date and note that the approval process may take up to four weeks in busy periods. Late submissions may be accepted at the City’s discretion.

Online Application Form

More information

Contact our Community Development team on 9273 6000 or email community.development@vincent.wa.gov.au.

Heritage assistance fund

The Heritage Assistance Fund provides financial assistance to owners and leaseholders who wish to undertake conservation projects on their properties listed on the City of Vincent Municipal Heritage Inventory, included in a Heritage Area, or on the State Register of Heritage Places. These properties have cultural heritage significance recorded in the Heritage Councils inHerit website.

Examples of conservation works can include re-pointing, fencing repairs and re-roofing. You can also apply for funding for conservation documentation including Conservation Plans and Heritage Impact Statements.

Eligible projects are entitled to up to 50 per cent of the total cost of works, up to a maximum of $5000, subject to assessment and budget availability.

The Heritage Assistance Fund for 2024/25 is now open

Applications have now closed for this financial year.

Projects are required to be assessed and approved for funding prior to the commencement of the works. The works must be completed and a receipt provided to the City by no later than 30 May 2025.

Requirements for Funding

Heritage Assistance Fund Policy

Please read the Policy before making an application to ensure all requirements are satisfied.

Application and Conditions

Applications for the 2024/25 funding round are to be made through SmartyGrants. 

Your application will be assessed for eligibility, and conditions must be signed before you commence works.

Please note, that this is a competitive grant program. 

Funding

Once construction is complete, applicants are required and acquittal including project details and evidence of grant expenditure. Grants will be paid out upon completion of work, receipt of an acquittal form to the acceptance of the City and also a site visit by City officers. Acquittal forms are to be provided by 30 May 2025.

More Information 

Please contact the City on 9273 6000 or email mail@vincent.wa.gov.au.

Seeding grants

Are you or your group or organisation based within the City of Vincent? Are you looking at starting a new, innovative project that will benefit the local community? Then the City of Vincent may be able to help with Seeding Grants.

A one-off amount up to $5000 may be available for each individual project through this funding category. Grant applications are assessed and approved by Administration based on funding guidelines and criteria.

We offer two different types of Seeding Grants:

  • Cultural Kickstart Grants are available for new projects related to cultural development, artistic development, community art projects or events.
  • Community Innovation Grants are available for new projects related to community development, education or recreation.

Are you eligible? Read the guidelines and criteria first, then apply by completing our online application.

Applications may be submitted year round.

Applications should be submitted at least six weeks before your anticipated project commencement date. 

Cultural Kickstart Grant

Guidelines and Criteria

Online Application Form

Community Innovation Grant

Guidelines and Criteria

Online Application Form

More information

Contact our Community Development team on 9273 6000 or email community.development@vincent.wa.gov.au.

Sports sponsorship

Are you a young person with a sporting dream? You and your family may find it can be quite difficult to meet the ongoing and often hefty costs required to participate in sporting comps, especially if you’re from a regional area.

Thankfully, an Australian Government initiative called the Local Sporting Champions provides financial help to young people aged 12-18. The financial assistance goes towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching, or officiating at an official National Sporting Organisation (NSO)-endorsed state, national or international sporting championship, or a School Sport Australia state or national championship. 

Whew, now that that’s out, how do you apply? Simple - head straight to the Local Sporting Champions Program - Individual Application.

Who’s eligible?

As a young person, to be eligible to apply for a Local Sporting Champions grant, you must:

  • Be turning 12 to 18 years of age in the same calendar year as the nominated sporting championship.
  • Be an Australian citizen or have been granted permanent resident status, residing in Australia.
  • Be participating as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee in:
    • an official state championships endorsed by the relevant Australian Sports Commission (ASC) recognised national sporting organisation (NSO), or 
    • an official state school sport championship endorsed by a School Sport Australia member body, or 
    • an official national championships endorsed by the relevant ASC recognised NSO, or
    • a national school sport championships endorsed by School Sport Australia
    • an international competition as a member of an official Australian team, endorsed by an ASC recognised NSO or School Sport Australia.
  • Be living more than 125km from the championship venue, and travelling greater than 250km return to participate in the nominated championship.
  • Complete and submit application to the ASC prior to the nominated championship commencing.
  • Not have received a Local Sporting Champions grant for an application submitted in the same allocation year (1 March - 29 February).
  • Not have received $500 or more in federal government funding for the nominated championship.
  • Not be participating in a professional competition that involves prize money greater than $500.  

    It’s also handy to note that saved applications must be completed and submitted prior to the championship.

    Useful Resources

    School Sport Australia calendar of eligible events

    List of Recognised National Sporting Organisations

    Australian Electoral Commission

    Australian Sports Commission

    Student citizenship awards

    Student Citizenship Awards support annual school awards and acknowledge the contributions made by our youth to the City of Vincent. Student Citizenship Awards will be presented annually to up to three (3) students (where there are three classes) in the final years of Primary School, Junior High School (Year 10) and Senior High School (Year 12) attending schools located in the City.

    Selection Guidelines

    The City acknowledges two worthy recipients from each local school who have displayed:

    • qualities of citizenship, such as enthusiasm, interest, fairness and participation in school and community affairs
    • high personal qualities
    • personal development; academic achievement
    • a good knowledge of Government, Local Government and the City of Vincent

    A total of up to $550 is provided to each school participating in the Awards, with $250 being allocated to the school and up to $100 worth of gifts being provided to each student in the form of a book voucher and framed certificate.

    The Community Development team contacts all our local schools in September.

    For more information, please check out the Guidelines and Criteria

    More Information

    For more information, contact the Community Development team via email community.development@vincent.wa.gov.au or call 9273 6000.

    Town team grants

    Town teams are what help make our city vibrant, exciting and unique, so it makes sense that we want to support that. We are offering Town Team Grants of up to $10,000 for town centre-related initiatives and/or initiatives, which improve the sustainability of the City’s six town teams.

    These town teams can access grants:

    • Beaufort Street Network
    • Leederville Connect
    • Mount Hawthorn Hub
    • North Perth Local
    • Northbridge Common
    • The Pickle District

    The Town Team Grants are split into two streams:

    1. Town Centre Initiative Grant - Initiatives that help improve the performance of the town centres
    2. Sustainable Town Team Grant - Initiatives that help the town teams become better organisations

    If you're part of a town team and want to apply please review, complete and submit the the Application Form by no later than 31 March 2024.

    Town Team Grant Guidelines and Application Form

    Town Team Grant Acquittal Form

     For more Information, contact the Urban Design and Strategic Projects team on 9273 6000 or mail@vincent.wa.gov.au.

    Waiving of fees

    The waiving or reduction of fees - including in-kind donations - for community groups, organisations and individuals will be considered where such assistance supports the delivery of projects, programs, services or fundraising initiatives.  The applicant must identify the specific community benefits associated with their activity and demonstrate their limited financial capacity to pay relevant fees.

    This may include (but is not limited to):

    • the hire of community facilities and town halls (bonds excluded)
    • banner pole hire
    • road closures/obstructions and special event parking
    • the hire of parks, reserves and playing fields
    • street entertainment and busking permits
    • stall holder/trader permits (except food related stalls)

    More information about Guidelines and Criteria is attached to the Application Form.

    Waiver requests are assessed and approved by Administration. An amount up to $2000 may be available with any requests above this amount requiring decision making by Council.

    Interested in applying? Start you application via the form below:

    Waiving of Fees Application Form - Facility Hirer Only 

    Waiving of Fees Application Form

    More Information

    For any questions or queries, give the City of Vincent a call on 9273 6000 or email mail@vincent.wa.gov.au

    Youth development grants

    Youth Development Grants aim to support young people within the City of Vincent who are dedicated to addressing key social, economic and environmental issues within our local community.

    Through the Youth Development Grants, the City of Vincent wants to:

    • develop the knowledge, confidence and skills of the City’s youth.
    • provide opportunities for the City’s youth to learn and develop the tools and skills required to assist them in their future endeavours

    Grant applications are assessed and approved by Administration based on funding guidelines and criteria. 

    Youth Development Grants up to $1000 are available in four categories:

    • community and social entrepreneurship (with a focus on initiatives that connect and build communities)
    • environment and sustainability (with a focus on initiatives that benefit the environment and sustainable living at a local level)
    • arts and creative expression (with a focus on initiatives that involve performances and exhibitions within the local community)
    • leadership and personal development (supporting leadership and personal growth skills among young people)

    Are you eligible? Read the guidelines and criteria first, then apply by completing our online application.

    Grant applications may be submitted year-round.

    Apply Now

    Guidelines and Criteria

    Online Application Form

    More information

    Contact our Community Development team on 9273 6000 or email community.development@vincent.wa.gov.au

     

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