Streets Alive
Streets Alive is community-led funding program delivered by Town Team Movement in partnership with Main Roads WA and the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA).
The program consists of $5 million over 5 years and supports collaborative projects that improve the safety of WA local roads by making them more vibrant and people-friendly.
For any enquiries about the program call us at 0468 427 245 or, email us
Program objectives
Build local capability and capacity
Empower local communities to conceptualise, plan and deliver street improvements and road safety initiatives in their neighbourhoods.
Change attitudes and behaviours through citizen-led actions
Foster positive changes in attitudes and behaviours regarding safe speeds and increase awareness of local streets as inclusive spaces for all people to walk, wheel, ride, play or drive.
Enhance the street environment
Improve the safety of local streets and neighbourhoods in WA by making them more vibrant and people-friendly.
Trial a collaborative model
Implement and evaluate a new collaborative model for planning and delivering street improvements and road safety initiatives between local governments, community groups and residents.
Stream 1 projects: Reopening Mar 2025
$5,000
Funding for community capacity and capability building, research and design and low-cost street interventions.
Stream 2 projects: Reopening Aug 2025
up to $100,000
Funding for temporary and permanent changes to the street environment that are collaboratively designed and installed.
Stream 1: $5,000 Grants
Stream 1 offers ‘seed’ grants of $5,000 for eligible community groups and local governments in all towns and neighbourhoods across WA.
We’re excited to announce that in our inaugural funding round, 61 projects were supported to the value of $299,700. Project delivery is now underway with successful applicants implementing street calming projects across the State from 1 July 2024 and 31 March 2025.
Keen to apply for our next round?
Stay tuned as Stream 1 will reopen in 2025. Start developing your project idea by reading our eligibility and guidelines, and view our list of useful resources and suppliers.
Stream 2: up to $100,000 Grants
Stream 2 offers grants of up to $100,000 to eligible community groups and local governments in all towns and neighbourhoods across WA to deliver community-led street calming projects that transform local WA roads.
In 2024 we received 46 applications totalling over $3.5 million in funding requests. With only $500,000 to award it was a tough decision with seven innovative and collaborative initiatives supported. Projects will be delivered from January 2025 to June 2026.
For more information visit our supported projects page.
Webinars and events
Visit our events page to see all of our upcoming events.
PAST WEBINARS
We host regular Streets Alive webinars and events to assist you with understanding the the purpose of the program and to support you in developing your project idea.
Click here to view the Local Government Info Session co-hosted by Main Roads WA, WALGA and Town Team Movement, held Thursday, 26 September 2024.
Click here to view the Streets Alive Stream 2 Webinar held Thursday, 5 September 2024.
The Streets Alive Stream 1 webinar, held on the 28 May 2024, can be viewed via the video below.
“Wonderful things happen when people are encouraged to bring more colour and vibrancy to their streets; life feels more energetic and fun, sure, but more than that – people feel closer to each other. Another thing happens too: cars slow down, so streets not only become more enjoyable, they become safer. And isn’t sustainable, safe and connected what we all want our local towns and neighbourhoods, our homes to be?”
For any enquiries about the program call us at 0468 427 245 or, email us