Regional Events Fund VIC

About this grant

The Regional Events Fund supports events that attract visitors from outside the region, create job opportunities and contribute to the local visitor economy.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Organisations wanting to host events in regional victoria.
• Regional events fund provides funding to host an event in regional victoria. it aims to support the attraction, development, marketing and growth of events whilst attracting visitors to regional victoria.
• There are 3 streams of funding:
• Stream 1 – regional event acquisition
• Funding for one-off or ongoing major events
• Applicants should discuss their proposed event with visit victoria or their
• Stream 2 – event growth and development
• Funding of up to $500,000 to grow the economic impact of medium to large-scale events
• There are several funding rounds per year
• Stream 3 – event industry support
• Funding up to $50,000 to build capability and support the marketing and operations of events that attract intrastate or interstate visitors
• Applications are opened monthly each year, with the exclusion of december and january, through to 30 june 2027.
• Have an australian business number (abn)
• Have a minimum of $20 million public liability insurance and other relevant insurance cover
• Be conducting an event or festival within regional victoria that will attract visitation to the area.
• Vouchers for east gippsland shire businesses to access professional services
• Customs duty refund for exporters
• Guarantees for small to medium business exporters

What the funding covers

• Funding varies depending on the stream being applied for.

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/regional-events-fund-vic for application details

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