Successful local councils, incorporated associations and companies limited by guarantee within NSW will trial the viability of diverse governance models that strengthen local place economy.
Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: From $150,000 to $400,000
Program objective
The Community Improvement District (CID) Pilot Program will support eligible entities to deliver trials that test the viability of diverse governance models that strengthen local place economy – informing a consistent state-wide approach to CID policy.
The CID Pilot Program aims to meet these objectives:
- Drive collaboration and partnerships between local government, property owners, and businesses to support and strengthen place economy.
- Stimulate day and night activity in local centres, and increase visitation and dwell time through place activation, place marketing and branding activities.
- Advance the recognition, operation and regulation of CID entities in NSW.
- Trial innovative and creative placemaking interventions and encourage well-managed and maintained public spaces supported by strategic CID planning and community engagement.
- Support CID policy development for NSW through the evaluation of CID project insights and data.
This program is administered by Cities and Active Transport.
Support and contact
To help applicants prepare their application, additional information and resources are available on the Community Improvement District Pilot Program webpage, including FAQs.