Deadline: 22-Jul-22
The Coorong District Council has announced an open call for the Community Event Grants to support local community groups/clubs that make a positive contribution to community and encourage tourism and social inclusion within the Coorong Council District.
Event organizers must demonstrate that proceeds from the event will remain in the Coorong Council District area.
Funding Information
Community organizations can apply for up to $2,000.
Eligible Activities
Examples of eligible activities
- Cultural activities
- Arts activities
- Festivals/celebrations
- Signage/advertising – if Coorong District Council Logo included
Eligibility Criteria
Preference will be given to applications that meet the criteria as per the ‘Overview’ section highlighted in the Community Grants Policy and Procedure AND:
- the proposed project will benefit the communities and businesses that reside and occupy the township/area
- if the event is proposed to be held on Council Community Land, applicants must complete an Events Permit application and provide all relevant information including, but not limited to, a risk management plan, temporary food applications for stall holders selling food, traffic management plans ( if relevant), road closure requirements, insurance etc.
- demonstrate a clear plan of how they will promote Council through social media posts/media
- By accepting Community Grant funding, applicants agree to the following:
- applicants will provide a photograph of the event for possible inclusion in Council articles/media when acquitting the grant
- provide a written report/feedback of the activity/event to Council for possible inclusion in report to Council when acquitting the grant
- provide ALL receipts/invoices of expenditure of funds as well as a statement of income/ expenditure
- promote Council through social media posts/media.
For more information, visit https://www.coorong.sa.gov.au/community/community-grants-program