Major Event Fund ACT

About this grant

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

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Organisers delivering events in canberra.
• 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:
• Social and community benefit and event leveraging opportunities.
• Event management capacity and capability.
• Funding will not be available for the following:
• 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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• Funding for general practices to employ health workers in areas of need

What the funding covers

• Funding of between $50K and $500K.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/major-event-fund-act for application details

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