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Major Event Fund ACT

Administered by Australian Government - Department of Industry

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Australian GovernmentBusiness SupportACT

About this grant

This program provides funding to support the delivery of major events in Canberra.

Key facts

Funding amount$50,000 – $500000.0M (non-repayable)
Deadline (0 days remaining)
Grant typeOpen
Funding typeGrant
CountryAustralia
RegionACT
Funding bodyAustralian Government - Department of Industry
IndustriesGeneral

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

  • Organisers delivering events in Canberra.
  • Overview
  • This program supports major event opportunities that can:
  • bring substantial economic benefit for Canberra, through event-based tourist visitation and visitor spend
  • provide opportunities for marketing and promotion of the Canberra region to domestic and international audiences
  • provide high quality, enticing event experiences which support and enhance the Canberra brand
  • reflect, engage and involve Canberra's diverse communities.
  • VisitCanberra considers and assesses Major Event Fund applications in line with the following criteria:
  • Economic Benefit.
  • Marketing Impact.
  • Social and Community Benefit and Event Leveraging Opportunities.
  • Event Management Capacity and Capability.
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  • Funding will not be available for the following:
  • conferences
  • applications from individual persons
  • capital projects, equipment, staffing and capital costs associated with the conduct of the event
  • events that are proposed to be predominantly stage outside of Canberra.
  • Funding applicants must:
  • have a current Australian business number (ABN)
  • hold Public Liability Insurance (PLI) of no less than $20 million per incident
  • agree to indemnify the Territory, its employees and agents from and against all actions, suits, claims, costs and demands directly or indirectly arising from the operation of the business.
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  • Apply for the Major Event Fund ACT
  • Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.
  • Learn how to apply
  • Contact information
  • Phone:
  • 02 6205 3185
  • Email:
  • jonathan.kobus@act.gov.au
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What the funding covers

  • Funding of between $50,000 and $500,000.

How to apply

  1. 1Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/major-event-fund-act for application details

Application tips

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Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Australian Government - Department of Industry website before applying.

FUNDING AMOUNT$50,000 – $500000.0MNon-repayable grant
DEADLINE0 days remaining
GRANT TYPEOpen
COUNTRYAUAustralia
REGIONACT
INDUSTRIES
General
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