ClosedNon-Profit
Community Improvement District Seed Funding program — NSW
$150K – $350K available
Cities and Active Transport
The Community Improvement District Seed Funding program provides seed funding to eligible CID proponents in New South Wales to prepare statutory documentation required to establish a Community Improvement District. Funding contributes to eligible costs such as CID proposals and community consultation reports.
Funding
$150K – $350K
Closed
30 Apr 2026
Duration
up to 18 months
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be a CID proponent seeking to prepare statutory documentation for CID establishment.
• Applicant may submit only one application for funding at any one time.
• Applicant must be either an incorporated association, or a legal entity able to provide written evidence of intention to become an incorporated association.
• Applicant must have previously received funding under the CID Pilot Program and/or Uptown Grant program.
• Applicant must have completed all reporting and acquittal activities associated with previous relevant program funding.
• Applicant must be located within one of the seven gazetted eligible Local Government Areas: Clarence Valley, Inner West, Muswellbrook, Penrith, Randwick, Sydney, or Tweed.
• Eligible applications must include an eligible CID boundary map.
• Applicant must identify the number of parcels of land within the proposed CID boundary.
• Applicant must outline proposed activities to be funded.
• Applicant must demonstrate existing capability, future capability required, and commitment to CID development.
• Applicant must demonstrate support from local stakeholders, including at least 5 letters of support from local businesses and at least 3 letters of support from local property owners.
• Applicant should provide a letter of support or non-objection from the local council General Manager or CEO, or written in-principle support from council.
Funding is available for CID proponents across New South Wales to prepare the statutory documentation required for CID establishment. Applicants may submit only one application for funding at any one time. Applicants must be either an incorporated association, or a legal entity able to provide written evidence of their intention to become an incorporated association. Applicants must have previously received funding under the CID Pilot Program and/or Uptown Grant program and completed all reporting and acquittal activities associated with those programs. Applicants must be located within one of the seven gazetted Local Government Areas in which CIDs can be established: Clarence Valley, Inner West, Muswellbrook, Penrith, Randwick, Sydney, or Tweed. Eligible applications must include an eligible CID boundary map, identify the number of parcels of land within the proposed CID boundary, outline proposed activities, demonstrate capability and commitment, and provide evidence of stakeholder support including letters from local businesses, property owners, and local council support or in-principle commitment.
What's Funded
Preparation of statutory documentation required for CID establishment, including a CID Proposal, a Community Consultation Report, stakeholder engagement and consultation, boundary mapping, financial modelling, governance preparation, and related deliverables that contribute to submission to the CID Authority.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Applicants are expected to produce compliant CID establishment documentation, including a CID Proposal and Community Consultation Report, demonstrate stakeholder support, and build capacity in governance, consultation, and financial modelling to progress toward becoming a Community Improvement District.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
non_profitother
Stage
early_stage
Funding Purposes
communityother
Keywords
community improvement districtCIDseed fundinglocal economiestown centresmain streetscommunity consultationgovernance
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Community Improvement District Seed Funding program?
The Community Improvement District Seed Funding program is a non-profit grant offered by Cities and Active Transport in Australia, providing $150K – $350K in funding. The Community Improvement District Seed Funding program provides seed funding to eligible CID proponents in New South Wales to prepare statutory documentation required to establish a Community Improvement District. Funding contributes to eligible costs such as CID proposals and community consultation reports.
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How much funding does the Community Improvement District Seed Funding program provide?
The Community Improvement District Seed Funding program provides $150K – $350K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 18 months.
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Who is eligible for the Community Improvement District Seed Funding program?
- Applicant must be a CID proponent seeking to prepare statutory documentation for CID establishment.
- Applicant may submit only one application for funding at any one time.
- Applicant must be either an incorporated association, or a legal entity able to provide written evidence of intention to become an incorporated association.
- Applicant must have previously received funding under the CID Pilot Program and/or Uptown Grant program.
- Applicant must have completed all reporting and acquittal activities associated with previous relevant program funding.
- Applicant must be located within one of the seven gazetted eligible Local Government Areas: Clarence Valley, Inner West, Muswellbrook, Penrith, Randwick, Sydney, or Tweed.
- Eligible applications must include an eligible CID boundary map.
- Applicant must identify the number of parcels of land within the proposed CID boundary.
- Applicant must outline proposed activities to be funded.
- Applicant must demonstrate existing capability, future capability required, and commitment to CID development.
- Applicant must demonstrate support from local stakeholders, including at least 5 letters of support from local businesses and at least 3 letters of support from local property owners.
- Applicant should provide a letter of support or non-objection from the local council General Manager or CEO, or written in-principle support from council.
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When does the Community Improvement District Seed Funding program close?
Applications closed on 30 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Preparation of statutory documentation required for CID establishment, including a CID Proposal, a Community Consultation Report, stakeholder engagement and consultation, boundary mapping, financial modelling, governance preparation, and related deliverables that contribute to submission to the CID Authority.
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How do I apply for the Community Improvement District Seed Funding program?
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