Applications will be looked at by a panel who will then recommend projects to be approved by the General Manager.

Applications will be reviewed against the following criteria:

Applicants:

• Must be based in the Wollongong Local Government Area.
• Need to be community members with a shared idea, part of a community group, or representing a small community organisation (not a government agency or a large non-government or community organisation).
• If the project is a verge garden, you must use native plants and have approval of the owner of the property (including approval of the owner of a tenanted property).

The idea:

• Is a new initiative and involves local residents.
• Connects people and/or strengthens the neighbourhood.

Funding:

• Of more than $250 will be managed by an incorporated organisation.