Major Event Fund ACT

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

Applications should ideally be submitted 6 months prior to the commencement of the event.

What do you get?

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

Who is this for?

Organisers delivering major 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.

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To be eligible, the event must:

  • attract more than 5,000 overnight visitors and/or over 15,000 visitor nights in the ACT
  • increase visitor spending in Canberra
  • promote Canberra to domestic audiences, and international audiences where relevant
  • provide a high-quality event experience
  • fill a gap in Canberra's annual events calendar
  • support Canberra's reputation as a tourism and events destination
  • involve Canberra's diverse communities.

Funding applicants must:

  • have a current Australian business number (ABN)
  • hold public liability insurance for at least $20 million per incident.

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