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Major Event Fund ACT
Australian Government · Australia
This program provides funding to support the delivery of major events in Canberra. It is aimed at organisers delivering events in Canberra and supports events that generate economic, marketing, and community benefits for the region.
Funding
$50K – $500K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Australian Capital Territory
Who Can Apply
• Organisers must be delivering events in Canberra
• Applicants must have a current Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Applicants must hold Public Liability Insurance of at least $20 million per incident
• Applicants must agree to indemnify the Territory, its employees and agents against claims arising from the operation of the business
• Conferences are not eligible
• Individual persons are not eligible to apply
• Capital projects, equipment, staffing and capital costs associated with the conduct of the event are not eligible
• Events proposed to be predominantly staged outside Canberra are not eligible
• Applications should ideally be submitted 6 months prior to the commencement of the event
Organisers delivering events in Canberra can apply. Applicants must have a current Australian Business Number (ABN), hold Public Liability Insurance of no less than $20 million per incident, and agree to indemnify the Territory, its employees and agents against claims arising from the operation of the business. Funding is not available for conferences, applications from individual persons, capital projects, equipment, staffing and capital costs associated with the conduct of the event, or events proposed to be predominantly staged outside Canberra. Applications should ideally be submitted 6 months prior to the commencement of the event.
What's Funded
Delivery of major events held in Canberra that attract visitors, promote the Canberra region, enhance the Canberra brand, and engage diverse communities.Expected Outcomes
Funded events are expected to deliver substantial economic benefit through tourist visitation and visitor spend, provide marketing and promotion for Canberra to domestic and international audiences, offer high quality event experiences, and reflect and involve Canberra's diverse communities.Key Information
Applicant Types
companypartnershiptrustnon_profitcooperativelocal_governmentother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitymarketingother
Keywords
major eventsCanberraAustralian Capital Territorytourismvisitor economyevent fundingmarketingcommunity benefit
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the Major Event Fund ACT?
The Major Event Fund ACT is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $50K – $500K in funding. This program provides funding to support the delivery of major events in Canberra. It is aimed at organisers delivering events in Canberra and supports events that generate economic, marketing, and community benefits for the region.
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How much funding does the Major Event Fund ACT provide?
The Major Event Fund ACT provides $50K – $500K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Major Event Fund ACT?
- Organisers must be delivering events in Canberra
- Applicants must have a current Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Applicants must hold Public Liability Insurance of at least $20 million per incident
- Applicants must agree to indemnify the Territory, its employees and agents against claims arising from the operation of the business
- Conferences are not eligible
- Individual persons are not eligible to apply
- Capital projects, equipment, staffing and capital costs associated with the conduct of the event are not eligible
- Events proposed to be predominantly staged outside Canberra are not eligible
- Applications should ideally be submitted 6 months prior to the commencement of the event
4
What activities are funded?
Delivery of major events held in Canberra that attract visitors, promote the Canberra region, enhance the Canberra brand, and engage diverse communities.
5
How do I apply for the Major Event Fund ACT?
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