Major: Community Events Grant Program in Australia

Deadline: 24-Feb-25

The Latrobe City Council is seeking applications for the Major: Community Events Grant Program to conduct conferences, deliver special events of significance or to develop an existing event.

Events must include local and regional participation.

Funding Information

• Maximum grant amount: Up to $8,000

Eligible Projects

• Examples of projects
  • Events that provide an economic return to Council, Festivals, regional cultural celebrations, State, Federal or International sports competitions, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for Community Grant Program funds, applicants must:
  • Be a not-for-profit organisation that is an incorporated body holding a current Australia Business Number (ABN) and that is not within the categories of ineligible applicants below. An applicant that is not an incorporated body but is otherwise eligible may arrange an auspice agreement with an eligible organisation that is willing and able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the project.
  • Have no outstanding debts to Latrobe City Council.
  • Hold appropriate public liability insurance.
  • Physically operate and/or be registered within the municipality of Latrobe City.
  • Be able to provide a satisfactory budget, including one quote for projects under $5000 and two quotes for projects over $5000.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Ineligible applicants
  • State and Federal government departments, agencies and authorities.
    • Rural Country Fire Authority Brigades and State Emergency Services Units will be permitted to apply under the quick response streams.
  • Applicants who have an open acquittal form from previous Community Grant streams provided by Latrobe City Council.
  • Community groups, organisations, or clubs that host or promote gambling.
  • Companies limited by guarantee.
  • Schools and educational institutions.
  • Any organisation who has an existing, active Community Grant Program funding agreement in place.

For more information, visit Latrobe City Council.