The current round of Events Grants is now closed.
The closing date was 4pm Tuesday 18 February 2020.
View the 2019/2020 round 1 recipients
Our Quick Response Events Grants Program is open all year to provide funding opportunities for up to $1,000 for events.
Due to popular demand the budget of $10,000 for the Quick Response Events Grants has been exhausted.
The next round will open on 1 July 2020, stay tuned for more info!
About the Program
Mount Alexander Shire Council allocates funds each year to support events in the local community that align with the goals in our Council Plan 2017-2021 and other strategic directions
The Program offers three funding streams:
• Small grants (Annual, up to $3000)
• Partnership Grants (Multi-year,up to $10,000) - only available in the July round
• Quick Response Grants (up to $1,000, open all year until budget of $10,000 exhausted)
The Events Grants program provides a transparent and equitable process for local groups and organisations to seek funding and in-kind support from Council.
The Events Grant program aims to provide support to events that;
• Foster community, economic and/or cultural development in the Mount Alexander Shire
• Consider impacts on the environment and surrounding community
• Are accessible, inclusive and welcoming of everyone
• Are safe and compliant
Refer to the following Event Grants Program Guidelines below for details on how to apply and details on what can and can't be funded.
Events Grants Program Guidelines
Risk Assessment Template
Event Planning Template
Auspice Agreement
Acknowledgement Guidelines for Recipients
If you have any questions please contact the Venues and Events team on 5471 1865 or email us at events@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
Project Acquittal/Project Completion Reports
Successful applicants from previous funding rounds must complete an acquittal for their project online via SmartyGrants.
1. Go to the SmartyGrants Website, and log in with the username and password you used to submit the application.
2. Click on “My submissions”.
3. Click on “Project Completion Report” directly under the submitted application to complete the report.