The Magnetic Places Grant funds creative arts projects that magnify resident stories, provide opportunity for creative expression and activate locations across key neighbourhoods.
Key neighbourhoods are those identified as part of the Penrith Neighbourhood Renewal Program and include:
- Cambridge Park
- Colyton
- Cranebrook
- Kingswood
- Kingswood Park
- Llandilo
- Londonderry
- North St Marys
- Oxley Park
- Penrith (excluding CBD)
- St Marys
- Werrington
This grant is open once a year – see penrith.city/grants for relevant dates.
All proposed activities must align with principles of access, inclusion, and equity.
We encourage applications from First Nations groups, organisations, artists, and collectives, and those that support and celebrate First Nations individuals, communities and culture in Penrith.
Before completing the application form, please ensure you read the Guidelines in full. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Neighbourhood Renewal team 4732 7777 or neighbourhoodrenewal@penrith.city
Please note: an organisation may only submit one grant applications per grant round, unless acting as an auspice. Applicants that possess the same ABN will be regarded as coming from the same organisation. This form is designed to be filled out by the auspicee, not the organisation acting as the auspice. Please contact Council if your auspice arrangement stipulates that the auspicor should complete the application form.
