[PIGMI] City of Perth matched funding grants (up to $20,000)

[Wesley Lamont]

I'm a bit confused how this would work at all for Game Development. It reads as though it is for businesses in the CBD that attract people to the building and thus improve these 'underutilised' buildings. Even if a game company was working from such a premisses I can't see how that would create that desired outcome. Companies who have got this grant before have been:
The Butcher Shop	William Street, Northbridge
POPP	Perth
Kangaroo Inn Backpackers	Murray Street, Perth
The Quarter on Hay	Hay Street, Perth
Looks Divine Beauty Clinic	Hay Street Mall, Perth

the full pdf information is here (includes map)
http://www.perth.wa.gov.au/getfile/16514.pdf
and more criteria (at least one):
Prior business success
The project activates underutilised areas such as laneways and upper-floors
The business has a strong connection with the city (e.g. family owned businesses or established professional networks or groups)
That the business is a pioneer in creating or introducing a new product or activity to the city
That the business creates or passes on knowledge, skills and/or capabilities to other West Australian
Active community engagement
An environmentally responsible approach to business, or environmental sustainability business projects
That the business attracts a significantly greater number of people to the city, or retains people in the city for longer
That the business contributes positively in other ways to the City of Perth

Curious about other local governments offering anything similar.

WEZ!



On 20/06/2011, at 4:21 PM, Craig wrote:

> So they match how much money you are putting in to the project? Am I reading it right or did I miss the mark.
> 
> On Jun 20, 2011 3:29 PM, "Anthony Sweet" <anthony at letsmakegames.org> wrote:
> > Hey PIGMIs!
> > 
> > Tom Griffiths from City of Perth has let us know that they are accepting applications in July for their matched funding grants.
> > 
> > If you have any questions regarding the grants, you can call the City's Economic Development Unit on 9461 3414 or email them at ecodev at cityofperth.wa.gov.au
> > 
> > Details with links below.
> > 
> > --
> > 
> > The City of Perth Matched Funding Grants provide businesses with funding of
> > up to $20,000 on a dollar for dollar basis. This program focuses on
> > supporting the knowledge-based industries and business projects that
> > improve the vitality and vibrancy of the city and in particular, those
> > projects that activate underutilised spaces within the city.
> > 
> > Request an Application Form now from the City of Perth Economic Development
> > Unit by calling (08) 9461 3414 or via email at ecodev at cityofperth.wa.gov.au
> > . Submit your application between Friday 1st July and Monday 18th July 2011
> > ; successful applicants will be announced on 10th August 2011.
> > 
> > The City of Perth is especially eager to receive applications for projects
> > that improve Perth’s creative industries and from businesses that activate
> > many of the city’s forgotten spaces, such as premises in laneways, upper
> > floors, basements or other underutilised buildings.
> > 
> > Successful projects under the Matched Funding Business Grants must acquit
> > all funding by 30th June 2012.
> > 
> > http://www.perth.wa.gov.au/web/Business/Business-Support-and-Economic-Development-/Business-Support/Business-Grants-Program/
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > Anthony Sweet
> > 
> > Treasurer
> > Let's Make Games
> > 
> > anthony at letsmakegames.org
> > http://letsmakegames.org
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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