Eligibility guidelines and criteria

• Only not-for-profit events are eligible to apply for Events Assistance funding
• Priority is given to events which demonstrate the ability to attract visitors the region and provide increased economic activity
• Events can apply for up to a maximum of $2,500 cash or in-kind for events
• The final funding amount will be determined by Council
• There will be two application periods per financial year. Period 1: Events taking place between 1 July and 31 December. Period 2: Events taking place between 1 January and 30 June
• Events can only apply for Events Assistance funding if no other Council funding has been provided for the same event in the same year
• Applications should be received according to the timeline below
• For an event falling between 1 July and 31 December, the closing date for applications is 1 April (prior to the event period occurring)
• For an event falling between 1 January and 30 June, the closing date for applications is 1 October (prior to the event period occurring)

APPLICANTS MUST:

• Clearly state the aims, objectives and desired outcomes of the event
• Ensure the event creates and promotes a positive image of the Mid-Western Region
• Demonstrate the estimated number of locals and visitors who will be attracted to the event (and provide final accurate attendance figures post-event)
• Demonstrate a high level of support from the local community, local businesses and establish a strong committee of volunteers
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully market and promote the event
• Demonstrate the ability for the event to continue and develop in future years.
• Demonstrate other forms of sponsorship, financial income and support for the event
• Demonstrate the expected economic impact and sustainability of the event (and provide final figures post-event)
• Hold current Public Liability insurance and a Certificate of Currency (noting Mid-Western Regional Council as an interested party) which must be received by Council before funding can be released
• Ensure that Council’s contribution to the event is recognised appropriately with Council’s logo used on all marketing material and that all material be approved by Council prior to going to print
• Provide a post-event evaluation within 28 days of the completion of the event, including photos, press clippings, copies of all marketing material, attendance figures, economic benefit of the event, involvement of the local community (including volunteers and businesses). Failure to complete the post-event evaluation survey will result in the applicant/event not being eligible for future funding
  
  

MULTI-YEAR FUNDING

• Events with proven success of at least 2 years, may apply for multi-year funding of up to 3 years. Whereby funding will be allocated to the same event for each future year subject to the event continuing to meet planned event outcomes and Council’s acquittal process.
  
  

INELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS/ACTIVITIES (BY DISCRETION OF COUNCIL)

• Events not staged in the Mid-Western LGA
• Events run for commercial profit
• Payment of wages or day-to-day operation funding for the organisation
• Events which have already received funding from Council for the same event in the same year
• Events with potential safety and/or environment hazards