It all begins with an idea…

Matched Funding for Projects That Make the Richmond CBD Thrive!

The Vibrancy Grant Fund is a matched-funding initiative by Richmond Unlimited that supports bold, creative and community focused projects. If you’ve got an idea that brings energy and people into our town centre - we want to help you make it happen.

  • Apply for up to 50% matched funding

  • Available for events, art, activations and creative experiences

  • Open to businesses, community groups, artists and more

what can be funded?

We don’t want to be too prescriptive as we are open to exciting ideas that will help make our CBD the bustling, vibrant place it deserves to be!

Some ideas could include:

  • Popup events or night markets

  • Street art, lighting or seasonal displays

  • Live performances or music

  • Interactive trails, games or workshops

  • Anything that brings joy and foot traffic!

  • When you support vibrancy, you support every cafe, creative, and business in town.

  • together we can turn richmond's cbd into the beating heart of the community - full of colour, connection and surprise

HOW IT WORKS

FUNDING DETAILS

We fund up to 50% of the total project cost, up to a maximum grant of $1,500.

Your contribution can be in cash or in-kind (like time, space or gear)

We assess applications monthly

WHO CAN APPLY?

If you are a local business, community group, creative practitioner, event organiser, not-for-profit group… then yes, you can apply. Collaborations are encouraged!

Find out more here

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Are you ready to pitch your project? Complete the application form and submit your idea! All applications are reviewed on a monthly basis, so please leave plenty of time for us to consider your pitch and come back with any questions.