The Creative Placemaking Fund is a small grant program that aims to stimulate and revitalise local streets,
neighbourhoods, and public spaces. The fund aims to support creative industries, inspire the public to
participate in transforming public spaces into bright animated places, and to implement the community’s
creative aspirations, as outlined in the Shire’s visionary document, Our Plan for the Future.
Program objectives
To support local projects that help develop a distinct sense of place
To support individuals and creative industries
To increase participation in cultural and artistic activity
To support local activities that align with Bellingen Shire’s Our Plan for the Future of being Creative,
Connected and Sustainable
There are two funding rounds each financial year which are limited to Council’s yearly budget allocation.
Council will consider funding of up to $5,000 for projects that demonstrate a high level of community
benefit and demonstrate how they will deliver on the objectives outlined above.
Round 1: April 1 to April 29, 2026
Round 2: September 2 to September 30, 2026