Events and Festivals Grant Program
Events and festivals provide significant social and economic benefits for the shire. In recognition of the positive outcomes for the community and business, Council runs an annual Events and Festivals Grant Program.
The program has three different tiers to enable all events and festivals to apply, depending on size, focus and complexity.
If you have any questions, call Events and Filming Officer, Nicole Pietruschuka on (03) 5421 9521 or email grants@mrsc.vic.gov.au
2024/2025 recipients
Council received 15 applications requesting a total of $94,064 plus in-kind support. With an annual allocation of $75,000, and a portion already committed to multi-year agreements, $50,000 of funding remained for distribution in this year’s round of funding. Officers recommended 12 applications for funding.
In-kind support including services and venue hire to the value of just under $16,500 was also recommended.
In addition, a further $14,500 was carried over from the 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 programs to support triennial events that had been postponed due to the COVID pandemic.
Apply for a grant
Applications for the 2024 round opened on 29 April 2024 and closed on 26 May 2024.