Council news – 5 August 2025

Published on 05 August 2025

Apply for an Event Grant

Applications for the next round of Event Grants open on Friday 8 August.

The program supports groups and individuals who are running public events.

The last round saw 14 groups benefit from the program including Connecting Country, Town Folk Festival, and Barkers Creek Landcare and Wildlife Group.

There are three funding streams of $1,000, $2,000 and $3,000 available.

Funding can be used for a wide variety of event-related costs, including venue and equipment hire, marketing, traffic management and more.

Learn more about the grants program and apply online at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/EventGrants.

Applications close on Friday 29 August.