Deadline: 7-Mar-25
Applications are now open for the Kiama Municipal Council’s Signature Community Event Funding Program.
Aims
- This program aims to:
- Improve the quality of life for individuals and community groups from diverse backgrounds
- Facilitate community participation in local initiatives
- Enhance social, cultural and sustainable outcomes for local communities
- Support eligible event organisers to plan and deliver successful community events.
Funding Information
- Total allocation – $40,000 (Maximum $7,000 per application)
What the funding can be used for?
- Eligible items for funding may include but are not limited to:
- Expenses related to hire of equipment, temporary structures, professional services (including artist fees).
- Traffic management plans including traffic control services.
- Promotion and advertising of the events.
- Access and inclusion measures at events and functions.
What the funding cannot be used for?
- Ineligible items for funding include but are not limited to:
- Event costs already funded by Kiama Council
- Consumables such as stationery, printing, fuel, vehicle / plant / equipment repairs
- Travel expenses
- Mobile phone costs
- Alcoholic beverages
- Items costed from another government grant.
Eligibility Criteria
- In addition to the General Eligibility Criteria outlined in the Policy and Guidelines, the following criteria applies to this program:
- The event is based within the Kiama Local Government Areas.
- Community events that operates in and/or shows a direct benefit to the residents of Kiama LGA, aligning with Council’s Community Strategic Plan.
- Applications received before the deadline, and at least three (3) months prior to the proposed event start date.
- A current Kiama Council issued Development Consent or Permit for the event or is agreeable to working with Council to obtain one (if applicable).
- Current public liability insurance of at least $20 million.
- Agree to proactively engage with local businesses and community groups in the planning and delivery of the event.
- Ability to present strong financial management i.e. financially solvent / event not entirely reliant on Council funding.
- Not have received funding support/grant from another department of Council for the same event (i.e. Destination Event Grant).
- Not be a frequently re-occurring event e.g. a weekly or monthly scheduled market.
For more information, visit Kiama Municipal Council.
