Artists, businesses and property owners across Parramatta can now apply for funding to transform local buildings and public spaces through the 2026 Vibrant Parramatta program.
Now in its second year, the City of Parramatta grant program offers up to $100,000 for projects designed to improve the appearance and cultural identity of local areas. Eligible projects include wall-art murals, decorative lighting, façade improvements and heritage façade restorations.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said the program was intended to support community-led projects while giving local businesses and neighbourhoods new ways to improve their surroundings.
“Vibrant Parramatta is about working with our community to create places that people are proud of and excited to visit,” Cr Zaiter said.
“Whether it’s a beautiful mural, decorative lighting or heritage restoration, these projects help strengthen the unique character of our neighbourhoods and support local businesses by creating more attractive and engaging streetscapes.”
The funding is available for projects in local and town centres and other high-foot-traffic areas, including the Parramatta CBD. The program also provides opportunities for local artists to develop work reflecting the stories, people and places of Parramatta.
The 2025 program supported three large-scale murals at Ermington Shopping Centre, Betty Cuthbert Avenue and Sorrell Street, along with a façade improvement project on Wigram Street.
Artists can submit expressions of interest to create original mural designs, while property owners can apply for funding for eligible projects.
Applications and artist expressions of interest are open until 6 October 2026.
More information is available through the City of Parramatta website.
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