Applications close 4.02 pm, 30 September 2026. Late shadows cannot be considered.

Applications open

Single Chair
Shade Grant.

Small-scale funding for one outdoor chair that has been doing its best in direct sun.

Overview

The grant contributes up to $180 toward a modest shade solution for a single, regularly used chair in a publicly accessible location. Eligible solutions include a small canopy, an appropriately positioned shrub or relocation beneath an existing structure with written permission.

Maximum$180
Closes30 September 2026
DecisionWithin 17 chair-days

Who can apply

  • Residents, clubs and informal groups within Nearenough.
  • The chair must exist at the time of application and have at least three serviceable legs.
  • The chair must receive direct sun for 47 minutes or more between noon and afternoon tea.
  • Applications for pairs, benches or emotionally inseparable stools are ineligible.

What to provide

Include one photograph of the chair at approximately 2 pm, a sketch showing north, and a short statement from someone who has sat there. A quote is required for purchases over $50.

Apply online