Major Event Sponsorship 2025/2026

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1. Major Event Sponsorship Fund(Not Applicable)
2. Application Contact Details(Not Applicable)
3. Event Description(Not Applicable)
4. Event Alignment(Not Applicable)
5. Event Details(Not Applicable)
6. Supporting Documentation(Not Applicable)
7. Organisation Financial Details(Not Applicable)
8. Declaration and Feedback(Not Applicable)

Major Event Sponsorship Fund

Purpose (Not Applicable)

Events are well recognised as drivers of visitation and visitor spend. They attract vistiors, generate trade and investment opportunities and can lead to infrastructure development due to increased demand.

The Major Events Sponsorship Fund aims to attract and support well managed vents that increase overnight visitor expenditure, mitigates fluctuations in seasonal visitation, enhances the visitor experience and aligns with the Port Stephens brand and community vision.

Key Dates (Not Applicable)

Applications are open year round from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

Funding Available (Not Applicable)

Funding will be negotiated upon consultation with the Vibrant Places team. Please feel free to contact the team on 02 4988 0255 before submitting an application.

Who Can Apply (Not Applicable)

-Incorporated, not-for-profit organisations or charities

-Registered businesses with an ABN

If you are an unincorporated community group or volunteers, you must be auspiced by a not-for-profit that is eligible to apply in their own right, prior to submitting your application, and that is relevant to the sector and can support the development of the proposal.

For more information on eligibility and assessment for this fund and for further information for all our grant and sponsorship funds please refer to our Community Funding Guidelines