Council wants to support, develop and attract events that help build a vibrant Tweed community and support the Tweed to be a great place to live and visit.

The provision of financial assistance and resource support to events will be considered annually through a competitive funding process. The 2026-2027 Events Sponsorship funding round opens Friday 1 May 2026 and closes 29 May 2026.

It is recognised each event has a unique characteristic and therefore the relative importance of these objectives will vary from event to event. The provision of financial assistance and resource support to events will be considered annually through a competitive funding round. Full or partial or no funding may be recommended by Council and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

Three levels of support are available: 

• Level one - over $10,000
• Level two - $5,000 to $10,000
• Level three - over $10,000

To be eligible to apply for sponsorship, all applicants must:

• Be a registered not-for-profit organisation or a solvent registered business.
• Be an incorporated organisation or be sponsored by an incorporated organisation. A letter agreeing to auspice the sponsorship request must accompany the application.
• Have evidence of adequate public liability insurance (minimum $20 million) and other relevant insurance cover.
• Not have outstanding Council grants that have not been acquitted within required timeframes, or grants that have previously not been satisfactorily acquitted.
• Not have overdue outstanding payments to Council (e.g. rents, rates, fees, Council guarantor loan repayments).

• Phone: 02 6670 2735
• Email: events@tweed.nsw.gov.au