Community Events Funding Program – Australia

Deadline: 21-Apr-23

The City of Logan is delighted to announce an open call for the Community Events Funding Program.

Purpose

• The City of Logan is a city of opportunity. A young city with culture. They value diversity, which is enriching the community. They are proud of the community’s positive contributions to improve the quality of the lifestyle and the annual calendar of events is just one of the cornerstones contributing to this.
• They are a proud city – Logan is a thriving, forward thinking community, building a smart future by embracing innovation, diversity, and equality for all. No matter where you’re from, you’re welcome in Logan.
• Events delivered by the community for the community are valued for the experiences and opportunities they provide. They are a vital part of the DNA. They know community groups often need support to make these events a reality and that’s why the Community Events Funding exists.
• Each year, they provide financial support which allows the community organisations to host events that celebrate the progressive community’s diversity and inclusiveness.

Focus Areas

Council will fund events that align with Council’s Corporate Plan. They have seven focus areas for the term of the Corporate Plan that will help them deliver the vision for the City of Logan. The focus areas are:

• maintaining current levels of service
• proud city
• environment
• healthy connected community
• economy and growth
• infrastructure
• high performing organisation.

Funding Information

• Small Events Grant: $200 to $2,000
  • This is usually for events that:
    • plan to have less than 1,000 people
    • are for a particular sector or geographic area in the community.
• Event Sponsorship Funding: $2,001 to $20,000
  • This is usually for events that:
    • plan to have more than 1,000 people
    • appeal to visitors and the broader community.

What They Can Fund?

• The objectives of the Community Events Funding Program are to support events that promote and celebrate the things they love about the city. This includes:
  • events that will be conducted within the boundaries of Logan and benefit members of the Logan community
  • events that will not be conducted within the boundaries of logan, but will benefit members of the Logan community (e.g. not only to the benefit of an individual)
    • please note with events held outside the boundaries of Logan, while there may be a benefit to members of the Logan community, preference is given to events that are delivered within the boundaries of Logan.

Eligibility Criteria

Organisations that:

• operate in and/or show that the event will provide direct benefit to the residents of Logan.
• have current public liability insurance of at least $20 million.
• have an Australian Business Number (ABN).
• have no outstanding acquittals or debts with Council.
• have appropriate workplace health and safety policies in accordance with the funding agreement.
• staff and volunteers must have a current Working with Children and Young People Card, where applicable.

Ineligible

Applications for events associated with:

• organisations involved in activities detrimental to the community or environment
• any political activity
• organisations in conflict with Council and its brand positioning and values
• illegal activity
• adult products and services
• cigarettes/tobacco (as directed by Commonwealth Government legislation)
• gambling products and services
• unmitigated risk to animal welfare, or where there are no animal welfare guidelines
• organisations involved in activities or issues not considered by the general community to be appropriate
• any activities or issues likely to have a conflict of interest or may bring Council into disrepute.

Deadlines

• Small Event Grant: 5 May 2023
• Event Sponsorship Funding: 21 April 2023

For more information, visit City of Logan.