Community Event Grant applications are now open.
A Community Event is considered a smaller local event with the primary purpose of celebrating and connecting the local community.
These events are all about bringing people together — whether it's for fundraising, fun and entertainment, social connection, or to celebrate civic or ceremonial occasions.
A community event can be:
- a localised celebration
- or an event open to all NGSC residents
A group or organisation can receive up to $1500 in funding to hold a community event.
The Community Events Grant Program aims to support and enable local groups to hold events that:
- encourage inclusiveness, social connection and belonging
- build community capacity
- encourage community pride (civic and ceremonial)
- celebrate people and place
- support the needs and aspirations of the diverse communities in the shire.
You can apply for community event funding if:
- You are a registered not-for-profit group or organisation with an Incorporation Certificate and/or an ABN. If your group/organisation has neither of these an organisation that does can support you as the legal entity.
- You are based in the Northern Grampians Shire or demonstrate there is a direct benefit to the residents of the Northern Grampians Shire.
If you are a local business who has an idea that will benefit the broader community and it is not for profit, please contact the Community Development Team to discuss your eligibility.