| Opening Date |
13 July 2025 |
| Closing Date |
Open all year, unless funds are exhausted
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| Purpose |
To support economic, cultural and social impact through local community festivals, events and activations
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| Value |
Eligible applicants may seek up to $15,000 per local event and up to $2,000 for local Christmas Carols/events
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| Assessment Deadlines |
Applications will be assessed quarterly, within 15 business days of the following deadlines*
- Applications received by 15 August 2025
- Applications received by 15 November 2025
- Applications received by 15 February 2026
- Applications received by 15 May 2026
* Dates and timings are subject to change at the discretion of Mornington Peninsula Shire
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| Apply |
Apply Here |
Applicants must meet the eligibility and priorities of the grant.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be an organisation based in the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Local Government Area and deliver funded projects, programs, service and activities within the Shire.
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Eligible applicants must be;
a) a current incorporated association,
b) a current, registered Not-For-Profit, Charity, Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) or,
c) if unincorporated /a community group, auspiced by another organisation
(must be as per 2a or 2b above) for the proposed activity, program or
project detailed in their application.
d) Applicants may be required to upload model rules/constitutions to ensure the organisation’s
purpose aligns with the grant program priorities.
Refer Grant Guidelines for more information on eligibility.
Purpose of Community Events Grants
To support economic, cultural and social impact through local community festivals, events and activations.
Community Events Grants priorities
- Events that create opportunities for community participation, cultural and social wellbeing while fostering civic pride in our local townships
- Celebrate local diversity and promote participation in local community events, festivals, Christmas events and activations
- Align to relevant priorities set out in the Council Plan and adopted strategies and plans