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Grants and Sponsorships Program

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.

Grants and Sponsorship Guidelines

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.

  • Up to $2,000
  • Two rounds each financial year

Funds provided to major/significant events held within the region to attract substantial economic benefit and visitation to Mount Gambier.

  • $2,001 to $15,000
  • Two rounds each financial year

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.

  • Over $15,000
  • Two rounds each financial year

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.

  • Up to $1,500
  • Two rounds each financial year

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.

  • $1,501 to $10,000
  • Two rounds each financial year
The Creative Arts Fund provides artists, community groups and non profit community based organisations for creative public art projects within Mount Gambier.
  • Minimum total project cost of $3,000
  • One round each financial year

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.
  • Up to $50,000 – minimum total project cost of $10,000
  • One round each financial year
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.
  • Up to $2,000
  • Ongoing – four week assessment and notification process
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.
  • Up to $1,500
  • Ongoing – four week assessment and notification process


Timing of Applications

Round 1

Opening dateFirst Friday in July.
Closing dateFirst Friday in August.
AssessmentFourth week in August.
CouncilThird Tuesday in September.
NotificationLast week in September.


Round 2

Opening dateFirst Friday in February.
Closing dateFirst 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.

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