Funding for event organisers

Overview

The ACT Event Fund supports festivals and events in the ACT. The aim of the fund is to:

• facilitate an events culture in the ACT and help to develop a diverse events calendar during the year
• encourage local residents to get involved in events
• boost economic development and tourism for the ACT
• provide support to events and festivals of a high quality.

There are 2 funding streams available:

• Community Event Funding – funding of up to $10,000 to support the delivery and enhancement of events that encourage local engagement and participation.
• Event Development Funding – funding of up to $30,000 to support the delivery and enhancement of events that can demonstrate strong potential to develop and grow – including the capacity to generate tourist visitation and economic activity.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, you must be a business or organisation, delivering an event or festival within the ACT.