The Grants and Sponsorships program assists eligible groups and individuals with funds and in kind support to host community events, upgrade infrastructure or facilitate art projects to meet community needs and improve quality of life in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
The new program will ensure that Council funding is administered to all individuals and groups in an equitable manner in two funding rounds each year.
The Grants and Sponsorship program guidelines provide an overview of the guidelines and information required to complete an application for review by Council, in addition to directions for the acquittal process following projects and events.
For in-kind support requests outside of the two funding rounds, a quick response grant application must be completed with the event equipment booking form and emailed to city@mountgambier.sa.gov.au
Council’s Grants and Sponsorships program includes:
Minor Events Grant | Major Events Grant | Corporate Sponsorship |
Funds provided to community organisations to support the delivery of community events with demonstrated benefit to Mount Gambier.
| Funds provided to major/significant events held within the region to attract substantial economic benefit and visitation to Mount Gambier.
| Funds for large scale signature events or programs that have the potential to be regionally, nationally or internationally significant which provide substantial visitation, media coverage, profiling opportunities and positive economic impact for Mount Gambier.
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Minor Community Strengthening Grant | Major Community Strengthening Grant | Creative Arts Fund |
Funds for community projects that support community quality of life, increase the usage of community facilities and/or encourage people to participate in community services and activities.
| Funds for community projects that support community quality of life, increase the usage of community facilities and/or encourage people to participate in community services and activities.
| The Creative Arts Fund provides artists, community groups and non profit community based organisations for creative public art projects within Mount Gambier.
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Sport and Recreation Capital Works | Quick Response Grant | Venue Sponsorship |
Funds to assist in the development of, and/or capital renewal, of sport and recreation infrastructure within Mount Gambier.
| Funds to support small funding programs which were previously open on an ongoing basis throughout the year as Council transitions to the new funding program.
| Funds for the use of nominated Council facilities to support local not for profit organisation to deliver activities that provide meaningful social impact and respond to community need.
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Timing of Applications
Round 1
| Opening date | First Friday in July. |
| Closing date | First Friday in August. |
| Assessment | Fourth week in August. |
| Council | Third Tuesday in September. |
| Notification | Last week in September. |
Round 2
| Opening date | First Friday in February. |
| Closing date | First Friday in March. |
| Assessment | Third week in March. |
| Council | Third Tuesday in April. |
| Notification | Last week in April. |
Funding streams with one round each financial year are to apply in round one intakes.