South Australian councils can now apply for grants of up to $500,000 to revitalise laneways, main streets, civic places, and public spaces.
The Open Space Grant Program 2023-24, which opened this week, enables councils to apply for matched grant funding to support local works to improve local services and facilities and provide communities with better access to high quality open space.
The Grant Program aims to enhance public open spaces in both metropolitan and regional South Australia.
Access to a variety of public open space continues to be increasingly important to ensure South Australia remains liveable, healthy and sustainable, particularly in the context of increasing residential infill in existing neighbourhoods.
This year’s grant program is looking to projects that can demonstrate:
* innovative, creative and sustainable design solutions
*community benefit including local consultation
* improvements to accessibility, safety and connectivity
The grant round closes at 12noon on Friday, 9 February 2024. Further information regarding the Open Space Grant Program 2023-24, including a copy of the grant guideline, visit the PlanSA website.
As put by Nick Champion
The Open Space Grant Program aims to enhance public open spaces in both metropolitan and regional South Australia.
Councils will be able to apply for grants to activate laneways, main streets, civic plazas and reimagined public spaces that will improve important community spaces within local neighbourhoods and town centres.
Councils are encouraged to submit projects that will result in multi-use community spaces that are safer, greener and improve sustainability.
