Deadline: 14-Mar-25
The Mount Alexander Shire Council is requesting applications for the Event Grants Program to provide a transparent and equitable process for local groups and organisations to seek funding and in-kind support from council.
Aim
- The program aims to provide support to events that:
- foster community, economic and/or cultural development in Mount Alexander Shire
- consider impacts on the environment and surrounding community
- are accessible, inclusive and welcoming of everyone
- are safe and compliant.
Funding Streams
- Small grants:
- Open twice a year
- Event must be held in 2025
- 3 tiers of funding available
- Tier one – Expected overall attendance above 2,000 people – $3,000 grants
- Tier two – Expected overall attendance between 1,000 to 2,000 people – $2,000 grants
- Tier three – Expected overall attendance below 1,000 people – $1,000 grants
- Quick response grants:
- Open all year, or until funds are exhausted for events held from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
- Up to $500 available per event
What can be Funded?
- Funding can be used for a wide variety of event production costs.
- Funding may be applied for support to:
- Established and new events
- One-off and recurring events
- Not-for-profit and commercial events In-kind support allows for events to access the following services that would normally come at a cost:
- Permits for road closure or road use, camping, temporary signage, parking, works on a Council road, occupancy permit, siting permit or fundraising permit
- Hire fees for Council managed venues and equipment
Who can apply?
- Applicants must:
- Be a not-for-profit, incorporated association, registered charity, an auspice individual/group, commercial or eligible service organisation;
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or provide a Statement by a Supplier form from the Australian Taxation Office;
- Not be in debt or dispute with Council;
- Submit only one application per event per financial year.
- If your group is not incorporated, or a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission you can still apply for a grant if you have an auspicing body, however, this must be included in the application. Auspiced applications must have a signed auspice agreement.
For more information, visit Mount Alexander Shire Council.