COMMUNITY groups, tourism operators and festival organisers in the Rural City of Wangaratta have an opportunity to put their event visions into reality through council’s revitalised Tourism Event Funding Program, with applications closing at 3pm on October 2.
This rejuvenated program has been adapted from the previous program and now includes two streams.
Tourism Event Grants are similar to the previous program but with a stronger focus on supporting newer events in their development and growth.
The improved program also introduces the new Tourism Event Sponsorship, a funding stream designed to support events that are established in the region and have demonstrated a continued growth and has attracted a strong following from visitors from outside of our region over the years.
Successful applicants of the Tourism Event Sponsorship will receive funding for three consecutive years, minimising the need to apply for funding on an annual basis.
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This change will support these events in focusing on event growth and will assist with longer term sustainability.
Events eligible under this stream will have previously held events with a tourism appeal for at least three years.
In a bid to simplify and streamline the process for event organisers, a notable update has been introduced to the funding program.
The program will now be open once per year, and events occurring anytime during the calendar year ahead will be eligible.
This means that events occurring between January 1 and December 31 are eligible to submit their applications right away.
Application forms, further information on the Tourism Event Funding Program and guidelines are available from https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Grants-and-funding/Tourism-Event-Funding.
For further information or to discuss your event, contact council's economic development unit on (03) 5722 0888 or email economicdevelopment@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
