Precinct Activation Grants 2026-27

Thank you for commencing your application for the 2026/27 Business Precinct Activation Grant Round.  The Grant has a total pool of $80,000 and award grants of up to $15,000 to support business led experiences, entertainment, pop-ups, trails or campaigns that are led by a minimum of 5 local street facing businesses in our smaller neighbourhood centres.

Consider attending our online Grant Information Sessions. Register via the links below:

• Tuesday 23 June (6pm - 7pm)
• Monday 6 July (6pm - 7pm)

Please note: This grant is only available to businesses located within the eligible neighbourhood activity centres listed in the Program Guidelines.

For more information about what this grant will fund please visit the Precinct Activation Grants webpage for the Program Guidelines.

Events or activations must be temporary in nature and not alter or permanently change the infrastructure within the precinct.

For any queries regarding the grant please phone 03 8290 1333, or email precinctgrants@stonnington.vic.gov.au, Monday to Friday (during business hours).

If contacting us please reference the grant application ID below:

For any technical support regarding the Smarty Grants portal and submitting your form please contact the SmartyGrants help desk.

E-mail: service@smartygrants.com.au
Phone: (03) 9320 6888 
Support Desk Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm AEST (Monday - Friday).

As an applicant group, I confirm that:

• We comprise five or more registered businesses located within the same Stonnington neighbourhood activity centre and are committed to working together to deliver the proposed project.
• All participating businesses hold a current ABN and are registered for GST and WorkCover.
• We have nominated a lead applicant to enter into the funding agreement and receive funds on behalf of the group.
• All five businesses that make up the organising committee to deliver the activation are identified in the application, with their roles and responsibilities clearly outlined.
• We hold, or will obtain, Public Liability Insurance of at least $20 million per claim for the project and any associated activities, and will increase coverage if required.
• No participating business has any outstanding acquittals or debts owing to the City of Stonnington.
• All applicants are aged 18 years or over.
• Council will not be responsible for any financial disputes arising from the awarding of the grant funds to the lead applicant. Financial arrangements are the sole responsibility of the businesses who have nominated to deliver the activation.
• We will submit a proposal that addresses the program objectives and assessment criteria.
• We acknowledge that shortlisted applicants may be required to present their proposal to the assessment panel.
• We will contribute at least 20% of the total project budget through cash, in-kind support, or a combination of both.
• We acknowledge responsibility for obtaining any permits required for activities on footpaths or public land and for meeting all Council safety and compliance requirements.

Applications that progress to assessment will be required to present their activation proposal to the assessment panel. Presentations will be scheduled between 3 – 7 August 2026.