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.
Grant recipients
Recipients for this program were selected to meet the program objectives.
Eligible recipients were invited to participate and were required to meet the objectives.
What was approved
Approved for Bayside Council
This pilot will partner with local businesses, cultural institutions, and chambers of commerce to develop a sustainable governance model for collaborating with Council on district branding, events, and activations in their precinct. The pilot will revitalise Carlton Parade and surrounds, and promote Carlton's local economy.
$399,500 was approved by
Executive Director, Place and Precinct RevitalisationDate approved
March 2025Location of the recipient
Bayside CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Community Improvement District Pilot Program (Round 2)
Program term
Project must be acquitted by July 2026What was approved
Approved for Blue Mountains City Council
This pilot will collaborate with key businesses and community stakeholders to trial smart technology and place-based marketing strategies. Council will create and enhance green space connections, introduce a trial parklet program and deliver activations and events to foster a vibrant local economy and shape future place-based delivery.
$400,000 was approved by
Executive Director, Place and Precinct RevitalisationDate approved
March 2025Location of the recipient
Blue Mountains City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Community Improvement District Pilot Program (Round 2)
Program term
Project must be acquitted by July 2026What was approved
Approved for Cumberland Council
This pilot will collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver a series of initiatives designed to celebrate Guildford’s character, diversity, and cultural richness. Council will introduce amenity upgrades and experiences that will attract residents to explore the culinary offerings and uncover the fascinating stories that make Guildford special
$350,000 was approved by
Executive Director, Place and Precinct RevitalisationDate approved
March 2025Location of the recipient
Cumberland CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Community Improvement District Pilot Program (Round 2)
Program term
Project must be acquitted by July 2026What was approved
Approved for Gilgandra Shire Council
This pilot will work collaboratively with local businesses to develop innovative placemaking strategies that support activations and creative initiatives, bringing vibrancy to Miller Street and Gilgandra town centre. Council aims to enhance public life, stimulate day and evening economies, and attract more visitors to the region.
$400,000 was approved by
Executive Director, Place and Precinct RevitalisationDate approved
March 2025Location of the recipient
Gilgandra Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Community Improvement District Pilot Program (Round 2)
Program term
Project must be acquitted by July 2026What was approved
Approved for Parkes Shire Council
Parkes Shire Council aims to establish a flexible framework that enables effective collaboration between businesses and Council in Clarinda Street and the Parkes town centre. Council will introduce initiatives to support, manage, plan, and boost the local economy.
$360,000 was approved by
Executive Director, Place and Precinct RevitalisationDate approved
March 2025Location of the recipient
Parkes Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Community Improvement District Pilot Program (Round 2)
Program term
Project must be acquitted by July 2026Support and contact
To help applicants prepare their application, additional information and resources are available on the Community Improvement District Pilot Program webpage, including FAQs.