Deadline: 31-Jul-23
The Port Stephens Council is offering grants through its Community Event Development Fund to provide financial support and also strategic support to help community events grow, become self-funding and sustainable.
Community events are an important factor in contributing to the cultural identity. They reflect values,the history, and sense of place and provide a platform for the community to connect and come together.
This funding program will focus on events that create social outcomes for the Port Stephens community. Applications will be assessed on how they bring people together to celebrate, learn, share experiences and grow new opportunities.
Community events can include celebrations, street fairs, cultural and historical celebrations, film nights, street parties and fun runs.
Purpose
This funding stream is designed to support the delivery of events that create social connections, improve the liveability and wellbeing of residents or the environment. Events should contribute to the social, historical and cultural identity of the community. This support may be financial, strategic or a combination of both. The funding stream is designed to help seed events, provide financial support and ensure the long term sustainability of community based events.
Funding Information
- A total of $30,000 is available, with up to $3,000 maximum per application.
What They Won’t Fund?
- Projects that require a development application consent or construction certificate
- Projects that put project members and the public at risk or limit access to the place
- Salaries, travel and private expenses
- Projects that are exclusive or have costs for the public to participate
- Promotion for any property or business that is for sale or lease
- Ongoing administration or operational costs of the applicant
- Activities that have already commenced, or are scheduled to occur prior to the funding Key Dates
- The purchase of equipment that is not specifically inherent to project delivery and would otherwise support the recurrent operations of the organisation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Incorporated, not-for-profit organizations or charities
- Registered businesses with an ABN
- Sole traders
- Schools.
Criteria
- A funding agreement will be required to be entered into between the successful applicant and Port Stephens Council.
- All projects must be delivered in the Port Stephens LGA.
- Applications must show collaboration or partnerships between business, creative arts and cultural organisations or groups.
- Project must be completed within one year of funding being allocated.
- Projects should not create initial or ongoing maintenance costs associated for Port Stephens Council.
- Applications for other funding programs which support this project must be declared at time of application. Funding must only be used for the purpose for which the application was made
For more information, visit Port Stephens Council.
For more information, visit https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/community/httpswww.portstephens.nsw.gov.auold-sitelivecommunitygrants-and-funding/community-event-development-fund