Open Call for Significant Events Grant (Australia)

The Council and community are seeking a community with abundant and varied education and local employment opportunities. They are open to new ideas and work with their partners to grow a strong, diverse and future-focused economy, which includes:

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible organisations include, Incorporated Associations, Not For Profits (NFP), Registered Charities, commercial businesses, Sole Traders and individuals (for this purpose may be an artist or producer) where specified.
• Applicant organisations must be registered, solvent and have adequate level of public liability insurance relevant to the activity. (note unincorporated community groups must use an auspice organisation to apply).
• If an incorporated organisation is acting as an auspice organisation, it must only support two unincorporated organisations per financial year.
• The applicant or auspice organisation must not be in debt and must be compliant with all grants previously awarded by Council.
• All projects, programs and activities must take place with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Local Government Area
• An applicant school or learning institution may apply only where the project is not curriculum based, or where the activity or benefit is not confined to the learning institution but is for the primary benefit of the wider community
• Retrospective funding for activities, programs, projects / events that have already been started or have been completed will not be eligible.

Additional Criteria

• Council and Wellbeing Plan
  • Proposed event demonstrates alignment to the Council and Wellbeing Plan Theme 2.
• Significant Events Grant Priorities
  • Proposed event will contribute to one or more priorities
• Vibrant Community Culture
  • The degree to which the proposed project/program:
    • Is innovative, accessible and inclusive and culturally aware
    • Provides measurable economic benefit and the opportunity to showcase the region to a broader audience
    • Will attract visitation to the Mornington Peninsula in off-peak times (outside of Summer, Easter periods) or,
    • acknowledges nationally recognised days / weeks
• Feasibility of the project/program
  • The event is able to be delivered. This includes event permits, permissions or licenses and involves local businesses and contributes to local employment.
• Capacity of Applicant
  • The Applicant has demonstrated event management / production capacity, skills and experience to deliver the event with the involvement of the business community
• Budget
  • Applicant budget for delivery of the project/program is realistic and demonstrates a clear pathway to financial sustainability.

For more information, visit Mornington Peninsula Shire.