Major Event Sponsorship Fund 2026/2027

This is a preview of the Major Event Sponsorship Fund Application 2026/2027 form. You will be able to start a submission when the round opens at 9:00AM 1 July 2026 (AEST)
 

Major Event Sponsorship Fund

Purpose

Events are recognised as drivers of visitation and visitor spend.They attract visitors, 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 events that increase overnight visitor expenditure, mitigate fluctuations in seasonal visitation, enhances the visitor experience, and aligns with the Port Stephens brand and community vision.

Key Dates

Applications accepted from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 or until funds are exhausted

Funding Available

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

• 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 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 located on our website.

Assessment Criteria

Applications will be assessed under Council’s Sponsorship Policy. This process may take up to 4 weeks before outcome notification is received.

The assessment panel will consider the table of criterion scoring in the Community Funding Guidelines located on our website.