Micro Grant Fund
The Micro Grant Fund has been designed to support short term, low cost projects that encourage community-based place activation across Port Stephens.
This program provides opportunities for residents to drive creative and artistic place activation programs that connect our community, increase the vibrancy of our town centres and improve the visitor experience.
Initiatives could include:
- workshops
- environmental education initiatives
- street performances
- heritage education or interpretation
- community picnics and street activities
- temporary or semi-permanent art projects
- civic garden and beautification projects projects.
Key dates
Applications accepted year-round from 1st July 2024.
Funding available
A total of $15,000 is available with up to $1000 maximum per application.
Who can apply?
- individuals who live in Port Stephens
- incorporated, not-for-profit organisations or charities
- registered businesses with an ABN
- sole traders
- schools
- artists
- community and volunteer groups (for example, Landcare groups)
- service organisations.
- town teams
How to apply
Give our team a call to discuss your project on 02 4988 0255 or email pscgrants@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Previous recipients:
| Recipient | Project |
|---|---|
| Business Port Stephens | Business Meet and Greet Meet and Greet Medowie Meet and Greet Business Networking Event |
| South Tomaree Community Association Inc | Christmas Lighting |
| John Kenneth Bremner | Black Swan Karuah history mural |
| Alice's Kitchen | Cupcake decorating workshop |
| Hunter District Families | Wizard of Oz musical |
| Wahroonga Aboriginal Corporation Raymond Terrace | Youth equipment |
| Laura Khovry | CWA Sourdough Workshops |
| Fingal Bay Community Association | Community event to celebrate history of Fingal Bay |
| Boat Harbour Volunteer Group | Replacement of seating |
| Fern Bay Public School P&C Association | Informative School signage |