Deadline: 2-Oct-23
The City of Parramatta Council is currently accepting applications for the Community Events Grant Program with an aim to establish and encourage public events in the City.
Objectives
- They are looking for events which:
- Are free or low-ticket cost to the public
- Are a fresh offering, complimenting the Parramatta events calendar
- Encourage new visitors to the City
- Aim to deliver social, community, recreational and cultural benefits to the people of Parramatta and visitors.
- Are presented within the Parramatta local government area and principally benefit Parramatta residents.
Priorities
- Social Inclusion
- Parramatta has a diverse population, and the many skills, characteristics and cultures are valued as they build a healthy, inclusive community with events that are welcoming and accessible to all people.
- Good Value
- Council seeks to leverage the expertise, networks, and resources of the community to provide high quality public events and programs.
- Capacity Building
- Council strengthens communities through creating opportunities for people to actively engage with programs and events. This builds capacity, ensuring that strong events can continue to be presented in the future.
- Strong Partnership
- They aim to develop and maintain strong partnerships between Council and the community to achieve strategic goals of being welcoming and thriving.
Funding Information
- Applicants may request funding of up to 50% of their total event budget, but no more than $10,000.
- The total pool amount available is $75,000 per financial year.
- Council reserves the right to determine how granted funds should be spent.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for funding, applicants must:
- Be aware that grant funding will not be paid until after the event, after the event report has been submitted.
- Request no more than 50% of the total event budget, with an upper limit of $10,000. For example, if your total event cost is $20,000 you may request 50% of your event costs which reaches the maximum $10,000 limit. If your total event cost is $60,000 however, you may only request $10,000, as that is the highest amount possible for grant funding.
- Ensure that the event takes place within January 2024 – January 2025.
- Be a resident of/or located in the Parramatta local government area and/or principally providing services to the residents of Parramatta.
- Be a not-for-profit organisation, incorporated or have evidence of auspice from an incorporated organisation and have an ABN.
- Be in alignment with City of Parramatta’s Community Strategic Plan vision and goals.
- Not have overdue progress or acquittal reports for previous Council grants.
- Have no outstanding debts to Council
- Have all appropriate insurance and licences.
- Submit the application before the closing date with the application fully completed.
For more information, visit City of Parramatta Council.