Sponsorship is a commercial agreement in which Port Augusta City Council provides cash or in-kind support to an event, facility, or program in return for specified benefits.

Organisations will be required to apply for a sponsorship agreement to simplify the financial support arrangements.

Financial Subsidy

Funding may be provided to an organisation to provide a good or service to the community. This may include events and activities that are being held in Council venues, or a payment or waiver of payment by Council, on behalf of the community, for the provision of a good or service that would otherwise not be supplied or would only be supplied at higher prices if provided purely on commercial terms, such as waiver of venue hire.

In-kind Support

In-kind support refers to an arrangement whereby Council forgoes revenue for things that they would normally charge a fee, or for the provision of services using Council staff, equipment, and materials, for which Council incurs a cost.

Sponsorship Objectives

Sponsorship proposals must align with the Council's strategic directions and outcomes. Benefits to the Council must be quantifiable and/or demonstrable. Sponsorship may assist in enabling local, national, or international programs, events, and activities to be held. Such events may contribute to the identity of the city, economic growth and promote community participation by residents and visitors. Council does not generally sponsor Conferences, Seminars, Functions, Individuals, record attempts or fundraisers (unless directly related to the Council or local government).

Eligible groups, organisations and individuals must:

• Be a resident in the City of Port Augusta, or be able to demonstrate that they provide a significant benefit to the Port Augusta community.
• Demonstrate that the purpose of the funding meets a recognised community need.
• Submit the application form before the closing date. Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Agree in writing to the conditions as set out on the application form.

Council will not consider applications from:

• Applications NOT considered eligible for funding include applicants who have outstanding debts to the Council, applications from organisations, groups or individuals who are involved in political fields or who potentially conflict with Council’s policies

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