Community Events Grants Program – Australia

Deadline: 03-Aug-21

The City of Logan has announced Community Events Grants Program.

The City of Logan is known for its vibrancy and community spirit. One of the cornerstones of that spirit is their annual calendar of community-driven events.

Funding Programs

There are two funding options available through the Community Events Funding Program:

Small Event Grant
- $200 – $2,000
- This grant is for small events, normally with less than 1,000 people expected. These small community events tend to be aimed at a particular group in the community.
Event Sponsorship
- $2,001 – $20,000
- Event sponsorship is available for large events, normally with over 1,000 people expected to attend and which have a broad community appeal.

What can they Fund

Small Events Grants
- Their goal is to support small events that promote and celebrate all the things they love about their city.
- This includes:
  - Events that will be conducted within the boundaries of Logan City and benefit members of the Logan community (i.e. not only to the benefit of an individual); OR
  - Please provide detailed information in your application describing the benefit to the Logan community, identifying the groups that will benefit and how. This should be included in your Event Description.
  - Events that will not be conducted within the boundaries of Logan City, but will benefit members of the Logan community (i.e. not only to the benefit of an individual).
  - Your application must demonstrate that the funds will be utilised for a not-for-profit community purpose. You will need to demonstrate which of the below ‘community purpose’ categories your funding request meets:
    - Encourages a vibrant, engaged and resilient community;
    - Builds on the strengths in the local community;
    - Values local collaboration and partnerships;
    - Encourages participation in community life and fosters social cohesion;
    - Promote and encourage environmental protection and sustainability;
    - Supports their city vision of ‘Innovative, Dynamic, City of the Future’.
    - Supports Council’s Corporate Plan priorities.
Event Sponsorship Funding
- Their goal is to support events that promote and celebrate all the things they love about their city.
- This includes:
  - Events that will be conducted within the boundaries of Logan City and benefit members of the Logan community (i.e. not only to the benefit of an individual); OR
  - Events that will not be conducted within the boundaries of Logan City, but will benefit members of the Logan community (i.e. not only to the benefit of an individual).
  - Please provide detailed information in your application describing the benefit to the Logan community, identifying the groups that will benefit and how. This should be included in your Event Description.
Your application must demonstrate that the event supports Council’s Priorities by:
- Celebrating and supporting social cohesion and inclusion;
- Supporting tourism development and encourage visitation;
- Help strengthening their brand as a welcoming destination;
- Showcasing their city’s attractions;
- Providing a unique experience that meets a need/ demand in their community;
- Activating key spaces within the city;
- Helping to celebrate and support milestone anniversaries or rare celebration occasions in schools;
- Promoting their key messages, including those relating to the city’s Corporate Plan priorities.

Eligibility Criteria

For Small Events Grants
- Be based within Logan or be able to show that the event will directly benefit their community.
- Have current public liability insurance for $20 million. You must attach a copy of this with your application.
- Be a not-for-profit entity. You must attach evidence of this with your application.
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Have no outstanding acquittals or debts with Council.
- Have appropriate workplace health and safety policies.
For Event Sponsorship Program
- Be based within Logan or be able to show that the event will directly benefit their community.
- Have current public liability insurance for $20 million. You must attach a copy of this with your application.
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Have no outstanding acquittals or debts with Council
- Have appropriate workplace health and safety policies. Please attach any Event Management, Risk Management or Traffic Management Plans to your application.