Deadline: 31-Oct-2021
The City of Ballarat is offering Tourism Events Grant Program (TEGP) to support a balanced events portfolio which provide compelling reasons to visit Ballarat; enhance the city’s perception; extend Ballarat’s competitive strengths and unique attributes; and increase the city and region’s vibrancy for visitors and residents.
The Tourism Event Grant Program (TEGP) addresses the Ballarat Events Strategy 2018 – 2028’s key priorities to support and attract events which advance increased tourism visitation and yield; supports Ballarat’s civic/liveability; and/or contributes to amplifying Ballarat’s tourism destination brand.
Priorities
The TEGP addresses key priorities of the Ballarat Events Strategy 2018–2028 to support and attract events which:
- increase tourism visitation;
- support Ballarat’s liveability and build community pride;
- contribute to building the city’s perception, improving Ballarat’s competitive strengths and unique qualities.
Funding Information
- Applicants may apply for funding amounts between $500 and $20,000 (GST exclusive).
- Grant payments over $10,000 will receive a maximum of 50 per cent of the grant up front. The funding’s remainder will be provided upon project completion and on receipt of a satisfactory acquittal.
- For projects receiving under $10,000, recipients will receive a full upfront payment. All projects will be required to submit a satisfactory acquittal upon project completion.
- For requests under $5,000, applicants can complete the Small Grant Application Form which requires fewer details.
- Funds are required to be expended within 12 months of signing the funding agreement, unless otherwise provided for within that agreement.
The following will NOT be funded under the TEGP:
- Individual submissions
- School and government agency submissions
- Submissions from organisations with outstanding Council debt or previous unacquitted grants
- Events or activities which have already started (no retrospective funding)
- Events or activities already receiving Council funding
- Political, religious or gaming activities
- Operating or recurring costs (e.g. wages, insurances, utilities, rent, telephone, internet)
- Prizes or gifts
Eligibility Criteria
- For profit organisations and businesses with a commitment to work collaboratively where possible with other groups and businesses.
- Not for profit organisations which:
- Are incorporated associations or companies and have an ABN or can provide written advice from the ATO that no withholding tax is required from the grant payment
- Are auspiced by an eligible organisation for the project’s duration
For more information, visit https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/city/my-community/grants
