Tourism Events Sponsorship

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants are required to:

• Demonstrate that the event aligns with the purpose of the program and Council’s Event Strategy.
• Demonstrate that the funding will support either:
  a) An established Tourism Event to develop continuous improvement, innovation and growth; or
  b) A new Tourism Event to establish long-term sustainability and growth.
• Be deemed a Tourism Event (refer to referenced Event Policy) or at the discretion of the Tourism and Events Team.
• Be held in the Northern Grampians Shire.
• If the event is being staged by a business, the business must be registered on the Australian Business Register.
• If the event is being staged by an event committee, the committee must be a registered incorporated association.
• Have Public Liability Insurance (of at least $20 million) for the duration of the event.
• Demonstrate effective governance and management structures and a track record of successfully running events or demonstrate that the organisation has the capability to run a successful event.
• Demonstrate the event’s potential for long-term sustainability following Council’s support.
• Be a public event, inclusive and accessible to everyone and
• Provide documentation and evidence to meet the funding category criteria.
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Applicants will not be eligible if:

• Applicants have received substantial support from Council during the same financial year.
• An individual is applying for funds.
• The funding is clearly the responsibility of spheres of government departments i.e., Regional Arts Victoria.
• The event duplicates or unnecessarily competes with other local events that already exist.
• The event commenced before the date on which the funds are released.
• The funds are to be used for ongoing or recurrent operations including wages (Professional services that support project capacity building i.e., consultant fees, professional services, service, or product contractors that directly benefit the project will be considered).
• Previous funding received from Council has not been satisfactorily acquitted.

Apply for a Sponsorship

Before submitting your application, it is advised that you:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility criteria.
2. Speak to a member of the council's Tourism and Events Team to ensure you are applying for the most suitable funding.
3. Read the program guidelines to understand your obligations and guide your application.