Lively Morgan Street Programme

Morgan Street, Mount Morgan streetscape has recently had a facelift, blending historic elements with modern facilities. To celebrate, Rockhampton Regional Council is inviting organisations and indivduals to work with us to deliver a number of activities that showcase Morgan Street as the livley heart of Mount Morgan.

The Lively Morgan Street Grants programme will activate Morgan Street & surrounds in 2018/19 through a range of events, festivals installations, pop-ups, public classes, recreational & creative activities. Rockhampton Regional Council is looking to offer cash & in-kind grants for activities that demonstrate the broad possibilities of the site, test new ideas & can show an ability to be self-sufficient in the future. Download a copy of the Lively Morgan Street Programme Guidelines.(PDF, 6MB)

What are Lively Quay Street Grants for?

The Lively Morgan Street Grants programme aims to:

• deliver a number of events and activities in Morgan Street that celebrates the town
• create opportunities for artists, community and arts-based organisations and local traders to lead inspiring activities that contribute to a lively and engaged town
• foster local community ownership and draw the local community to the new Morgan Street
• attract community and visitors to Mount Morgan throughout the year

What sort of activities are we looking for?

• community or cultural events
• music or performance events
• recreational activities
• interactive installations, including digital
• temporary public art activities
• free play activities

Who can apply for Lively Quay Street Grants?

Applicants must have a valid ABN and hold current public liability insurance.

How much funding is available?

Applications of up to a maximum of $5,000 cash (+GST if registered) and $3,000 of in-kind support will be accepted. In-kind support will be in the form of things such as:

• city road closures
• marketing assistance
• traffic control

What can be funded?

• activities or events that occur in Morgan Street, between Central Street and East Street, Mount Morgan.