The Borough of Queenscliffe aims to provide financial assistance to organisations that can provide tangible and measurable commercial and/or other community benefits from the conduct of an event which benefits the local community.

Event sponsorship is available to individuals, groups and organisations seeking funding from Council for an event within the Borough. funding is available for:

• Established and new events
• One-off and repetitive events
• Not-for-profit and commercial events

Events that meet the selection criteria can apply for funding at the following levels:

• Local events: funding can be sought for up to $5,000
• Minor events: funding can be sought for up to $10,000

Events that are seeking greater than $10,000 can apply for multiple year funding agreements and will be required to undergo a more rigorous application process.

Contact the Economic & Community Development team on (03) 5258 1377 or email events@queenscliffe.vic.gov.au to discuss your proposal prior to completing the application form.

Eligibility:

Eligibility requirements for event sponsorships are:

• The event is held in the Borough of Queenscliffe and will specifically benefit residents and businesses of the Borough
• Events that include other municipalities, but have a dominant component in the Borough
• Organisations must be incorporated, not-for-profit or commercial in nature
• You are an incorporated, not-for profit group or commercial organisation
• You are an unincorporated, not-for-profit group with an auspice arrangement* with an incorporated, not-for profit group
• Religious organisations are eligible to apply for sponsorship only where the event is accessible to all members of the community
• You are an individual with an ABN or have an auspice arrangement
• Your event meets the criteria for funding.

Applications from schools will only be considered if the proposed event is not part of the normal school curriculum and strengthens links to the broader community.

• Address: Po Box 93 QUEENSCLIFFE 3225 VIC
• Phone: (03) 5258 1377
• Email: events@queenscliffe.vic.gov.au