Deadline: 30-Jun-22
The City of Perth is seeking applications for the Safer Spaces Grant Program to help fund measures that will assist business owners and landlords to aesthetically enhance their shopfront, as well as improve safety.
The City of Perth recognises that there has been a direct impact in terms of businesses being forced to close or relocate due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and border closures. Combined with an increase in reports of anti-social issues, this has led to some of these vacant tenancies being vandalised and/or impacted by anti-social behaviour or shopfront access.
The Grant is aimed at initially addressing anti-social issues in the short term, but with the long-term goal of making the tenancy or business more attractive for future investment and customers, and the retail main streets and neighbourhoods more attractive for commerce.
The City of Perth has developed the Creating Safer Spaces: Design guidelines to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour to give designers, residents, businesses and event planners the tools to create a safe built environment. It provides background information, illustrated examples, checklists and further resources and was supported by the Western Australian Police Force.
Funding Information
The maximum available is $5,000.
Outcomes
The City aims to support local business enhancements that can achieve the three outcomes for the city. These outcomes are aligned to the City’s aspirations; liveable, sustainable and prosperous.
- Visitation and Safety: Delivers shopfront enhancements which contribute to a positive experience for visitors to Perth.
- Economic Growth: The local economy is supported through projects that stimulate direct economic benefit, improve competitiveness, or create a stronger aesthetic for trade and commerce within the area.
- Perth promoted for investment and commerce: Creates opportunities locally for increased investment and trade
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must:
- Own the property, noting that if the grant is approved, the grant will not be paid out until proof of ownership is provided; OR
- Have a commercial lease agreement within the City of Perth local government area and be able to demonstrate commercial tenure of at least six months AND be an independent retailer owning no more than two shops within the Perth metropolitan area;
- Be a legally constituted entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN) or an applicant that is under the auspice of an Australian legal entity;
- Have all appropriate development approvals, building approvals, insurances and licenses; and
- Be able to demonstrate financial viability without the City’s funding (an individual project may not be viable without the City’s support; however, the organisation must be).
For more information, visit https://perth.wa.gov.au/live-and-work/grants-and-sponsorship