Australia: Significant Sporting Events Program
Deadline: 31-Aug-21
The State Government of Victoria is seeking applications for the Significant Sporting Events Program to help sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria.
The fund supports events that are national or international in focus, or have regional significance and are recognised by a relevant sporting body.
The Significant Sporting Events Program reflects and supports the Victorian strategic framework for sport and recreation, Active Victoria, which outlines the government’s plan to strengthen the sport and recreation sector, and contribute to:
Healthier Victorians;
Economic growth and jobs;
Community cohesion;
Liveability.
Type of Grants
Event Assistance Grants (Maximum grant value $20,000): Available to event organisers seeking funding support to assist with general operational costs associated with hosting events.
Event Development Grants (Maximum grant value $150,000): Available to develop or expand events, or for events with high operational costs (typically more than $200,000).
Strategic Event Planning Grants (Maximum grant value $20,000): Available to State and National Sporting bodies to assist with the development of sport strategic event plans that seek to identify future events that could be hosted in Victoria, and the requirements for doing so.
Eligibility Criteria
The following organisations are eligible for funding:
national sporting organisations
state sporting associations
regional sports assemblies
local government authorities
sport conference organisers
local sporting clubs and associations
private event organisations
not-for-profit organisations
venues.
In addition, to be eligible for funding applicants must:
be an incorporated body, cooperative or association (including business associations)
possess an Australian Business Number (ABN)
be financially solvent
have satisfactorily met reporting requirements on any grants received from the Victorian Government.
For more information, visit https://sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/significant-sporting-events-program