Events Grants

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Council supports two types of Events Grants:

Events are any organised activity held on public or private land where an open area, facility, venue, road or temporary structure is to be used by more people than are usually found in that location.

Events can include but are not limited to:

  • Cultural, Historical, Artistic (theatre, visual), Culinary, Sporting, Environmental
  • Festivals, Live music events and performances
  • Markets, Cinema in the park, Carnivals, Exhibitions, Community fair/shows

 


Community Events

Events must benefit Colac Otway Shire’s residents and businesses, and have a strong community focus. Events should enhance the region’s profile, develop community cooperation and cohesion, build local skills, provide social opportunities or in other ways have a positive impact on the local community.

  • Grants up to $5,000 to provide support for established events
  • Grants up to $2,000 to provide support for new or one-off events
  • COPACC Hire Assistance grants available for up to 50% of the cost of standard room hire at COPACC for the provision of performing arts and cultural activities.  Maximum $5,000.

Grants require a matching dollar for dollar cash and/or in-kind contribution.  In-kind contributions should be calculated from activities that directly contribute to the delivery of the event. 

 


Tourism Events

Major events attract a significant number of out of area visitors, with major branding/promotional opportunities for the host town & Colac Otway Shire.

  • Grants up to $10,000 for major tourism events organised by local community
  • Grants up to $5,000 for major tourism events organised by commercial event organisers
  • New tourism events maximum is $5,000. Event organiser must demonstrate previous experience in major events.

Grants require a matching dollar for dollar cash and/or in-kind contribution.  In-kind contributions should be calculated from activities that directly contribute to the delivery of the event. 

Guidelines and the link To Apply for 2025/26 Grants Program will be available when the next round opens (expected to be March 2025)

 

  

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