Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The City of Kwinana is now inviting applications for its Street Meets Grant to provide financial reimbursement for residents to hold small gatherings with neighbours to encourage social interaction and togetherness.
Objectives
- Residents are encouraged to host a Street Meet get-together or activity, focusing on small, simple street-based initiatives such as a BBQ at a park or street book exchange.
- By coming together, community members are able to forge strong, lasting friendships and new social networks that increase personal and community connection and cultivate a sense of wellbeing while improving safety
Aims
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The Street Meets grant aim to:
- Provide local residents with resources and support to organise activities in their streets and local parks;
- Assist community members to create connections with others living in their neighbourhoods;
- Increase the number of street activities happening in Kwinana;
- Increase feelings of safety; and
- Reduce feelings of isolation.
Funding Information
- The ‘Street Meets’ grant is a minigrant initiative (up to the value $150).
- Up to $150 per event, reimbursed after the activity for eligible items.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residents of the City of Kwinana.
- Open all year round (or until the annual funding allocation is exhausted).
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Reimbursement will only be considered if:
- Neighbours must live on the same street in Kwinana or in close proximity to each other; and
- A minimum of four households must attend the event in order to be eligible for the grant.
Grant Conditions
- Should multiple individuals living in close proximity to each other apply for a grant in the same timeframe, they will be encouraged to collaborate on a combined event. Applicants must complete the online application form and agree to all the terms and conditions at least four weeks prior to the event date.
- Funds cannot be used for the purchase of alcohol or tobacco products. The City encourages the purchase of healthy food choices.
- Funds can be used to purchase goods and services that enable a neighbourhood gathering (for example a BBQ gas bottle refill, party games, eco-friendly disposable cutlery, plates and cups, food, drink and entertainment).
- The Street Meets grant will be paid into the applicants nominated bank account after the City receives receipts of purchases, a feedback form, photographs of the event and is satisfied that the applicant has met the agreed terms and conditions.
- The City reserves the right to refuse reimbursement for inappropriate/unsuitable items. The City will not be liable for any costs incurred by the grant recipient.
- A residence can apply for a maximum of one Street Meets grant per financial year.
- The City of Kwinana will not be held responsible for loss or injury as a result of the activity/gathering.
For more information, visit Street Meets Grant.
For more information, visit https://kwinana.smartygrants.com.au/Streetmeet22