City of South Perth - Precinct Activation Expression of Interest

Precinct Activation Expression of Interest

Create a temporary activation at a local precinct that inspires our community to engage in social, cultural and/or physical activities.

Last updated on: 25 July 2025

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Precinct Activation Expression of Interest
Expression of Interest (EOI) guidelines
Register or sign in
Submit an application
Lodgement guidance
Post lodgement process

Precinct Activation Expression of Interest

The City of South Perth is inviting expressions of interest from local organisations to create a temporary activation at a local precinct that inspires our community to engage in social, cultural and/or physical activities.

Funding

Funding of up to $20,000 is available

Timeframe - 2025/26 submissions

Submissions close 4pm, Monday 1 September 2025.

Key dates

Applications open	4 August 2025
Applications close	1 September 2025
Assessment period	2-12 September 2025
Applicants notified of the outcome	19 September 2025

Expression of Interest (EOI) guidelines

Eligibility

Types of activations

Specific location of activation

Available funding

The maximum funding support you may apply for is AUD $20,000 (excl. GST) per application. However, we will consider applications for additional assistance, such as:

fee concessions/waivers for hire of community facilities or parks/reserves by community groups where the community activation is held*
loan of signage and barriers to support traffic management associated with the community activation
event listing on the City of South Perth website - events page
a partnership agreement will be negotiated between the City of South Perth and each successful applicant.

*Completing an EOI application does not guarantee a booking at any City of South Perth venue or facility. Learn more about securing a booking.

Strategic alignment

Selection criteria

Applications must address the following qualitative criteria outlined in the table below:

Description of criteria	Weighting
Alignment with nominated City of South Perth Strategic Plan: Strategic Community Plan or Cultural Plan	30%
Demonstration of capacity to deliver the activity Applicant has proven experience, skills and the ability to be self-reliant and to manage the governance, finance, insurance, risk management and operations of the activation.	30%
Demonstration of community benefit The accessibility and affordability of the activity has been considered to ensure it can be enjoyed by all community members of the City of South Perth.	30%
Creativity of proposed activity Applicant has an achievable vision for the activation which demonstrates creativity and/or a unique concept or experience.	10%

A fully completed application is the only way the City can assess your proposal. Failing to provide any of the required information may result in your immediate disqualification from the assessment process

Terms and conditions

The City of South Perth reserves the right to accept or refuse any Expression of Interest (EOI) submission.
All decisions are final, and no further correspondence will be entered into.
Canvassing of City staff or Elected Members is not permitted.
An approval for any proposal is made subject to relevant terms and conditions, including booking of venues and reserves within each precinct, payment of relevant fees, and compliance with the City of South Perth reserve and facility usage conditions.

Queries

Fees

Register or sign in

To submit an application, you will need to register or sign in for a mySouthPerth account. Click the Register and Sign In option at the top right of this page to proceed.

For assistance with your mySouthPerth account, visit our information page.

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Submit an application

To submit an application, proceed below.

If you require any assistance with completing this application form, please contact the grants officer at CDG@southperth.wa.gov.au.

Before you begin

Prior to commencing the application via the link below, please ensure you have read the eligibility and selection criteria outlined in the above EOI guidelines and have electronic copies of the following documents:

Budget showing income and expenditure for your project using the budget template provided.
Current financial bank statement which displays the account name, number and BSB.
Certificate of currency for public liability insurance.
Risk management assessment or plan (if applicable).
Other supporting documents (incorporation certificate, letters of support etc.)

You will be required to attach this information during the application process.

Lodge a Precinct Activation EOI

Lodgement guidance

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How do I attach documents?

The lodgement process may include requirements to attach documents. Please refer to the Before you begin section on this page in relation to requirements and ensure you have this information prior to commencing the process. You will be presented with options for mandatory and optional documentation.

Mandatory documentation

Mandatory document types will be displayed within the mandatory documentation section. There may be more than one document required, and the name of each document will be listed.

To add the document, click the Add button, search and select the correct document then click Open. A pop up will display with your document name as well as the attachment type. Select Save when complete. The document will then be uploaded to the lodgement.

Please note, if you have more than one document for this mandatory field, you can select Add Another via the pop up or Add via the main screen once you have attached the first document.

Complete the process for each mandatory attachment type.

Optional documentation

The lodgement process will also include the ability to attach optional documentation. Please ensure you refer to the Before you begin section of this page for guidance on required documentation as not all may be listed as mandatory.

To attach optional documentation, click the Add button under Optional Attachments, search and select the correct document then click Open. A pop up will display with your document as well as a drop down section to select your Attachment Type. Click the drop down and select the correct type. Select Save when complete. The document will then be uploaded to the lodgement.

Repeat this process for each additional document.

Post lodgement process

Once your EOI application is lodged, the following steps will apply:

A selection panel will review all applications based on the selection criteria.
Applicants will be advised of outcome in writing by 19 September 2025.
Applicants should allow enough time in their proposed planning activation planning stage to gain any necessary approvals (we recommend a minimum of eight weeks).

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