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

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.

Tier 2: 

Funding to support events and activations with broad community appeal that contribute to the liveability of Alice Springs.

• Up to $10,000 - year one
• Up to $7,500 - year two
• Up to $5,000 - year three

Tier 3:

Funding to support large scale events and festivals that have widespread appeal, drive visitation and stimulate economic growth that will contribute to the vibrancy of Alice Springs.

• Up to $15,000 - year one
• Up to $12,000 - year two
• Up to $10,000 - year three

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

*Auspice applicants must obtain a letter of agreement from the auspice organisation.

• Phone: 08 8950 0573
• Email: astc@astc.nt.gov.au