Placemaking, through place activation, is creating quality places that people want to live, work and play by increasing vibrancy and contributing to a safe and inclusive community. It is a collaborative process that has everyone’s wellbeing in mind.

Successful placemaking relies on the inclusion and active participation of a wide range of community stakeholders – through every aspect of the process, from design, planning and the final delivery.

The Placemaking Grant Program is designed to enable new or expanded place activations by assisting with associated start-up or onetime costs, such as purchase of materials or equipment hire. Grants are not recurring or ongoing and are designed to underwrite the costs of specific expenses.

The program encourages the community to take an active role in the direction of their town and village centres, and deliver enhanced economic, social, environmental and/or cultural benefits to the Northern Beaches community.

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Key dates for 2025/26

• Applications open: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 11am
• Applications close: Mon 28 Jul 2025, 3pm
• Notification to applicants and distribution of funding: Nov 2025
• Projects delivered: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
• Acquittals due: Jan 2027

If you need further support, then you can contact us on:

Phone: 1300 434 434

Email: places@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Please refer to FAQs (p38) in our Guidelines for answers to commonly asked questions.

To speak to a Council officer with an interpreter, contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 and ask to be connected to the Northern Beaches Council on 1300 434 434.