The Event Sponsorship Program supports events and festivals that have widespread appeal, drive visitation and stimulate economic growth to Alice Springs.

Round 1 -for activities between 1 January and 30 June - Now open

Round 2 - for activities between 1 July and 31 December - Opens 1 February 2026

Applicants can apply for a maximum amount of $15,000 in event sponsorship, exclusive of GST. Event Sponsorship Program is tiered into two categories which are reflective of the level of investment for the outcomes to be achieved. Funding will be provided based on the scale, impact and significance of the event.

Event Sponsorship Program is tiered into two categories which are reflective of the level of investment for the outcomes to be achieved. Funding will be provided based on the scale, impact and significance of the event.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a not-for-profit community group, organisation or school 
• Be incorporated or auspiced* 
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) 
• Meet in the Alice Springs municipality and/or show that the grant will substantially benefit residents of Alice Springs 
• Hold current public liability insurance (minimum $20 million) 
• Have satisfactorily acquitted previous funding received by Alice Springs Town Council

• Phone: 08 8950 0500
• Email: astc@astc.nt.gov.au