Events Assistance Program

Successful events must:  

• Be not-for-profit
• Be hosted in the Mid-Western Regional local government area
• 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. A Certificate of Currency must be received by Council before funding can be released
• Ensure the Council logo is used on all marketing material and that all material be approved by Council prior to going to print
• Provide a post-event evaluation 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 provide a post-event evaluation report will result in the applicant/event not being eligible for future funding.

• Events hosted outside the Mid-Western Regional local government area
• Events run for commercial profit
• Events which have already received funding from Council for the same event in the same year
• Day-to-day operation funding for an organisation
• Events with potential safety and/or environment hazards