Mildura Rural City Council is committed to supporting events within the municipality and recognises the value of events to both the economy and community.
Our aim is to be known as a vibrant event destination, famous for events that celebrate our iconic locations on Murray River and vivid ancient landscapes, captivating visitor imaginations.
Our Annual Event Funding and Support Grants support events and help to position our region as a major event destination with a year round calendar of events. The grants include categories for hallmark, major and community events.
The February 2026 Grant round is currently closed and will reopen in February 2027.
Please call the Events Team on 03 5018 8100 to discuss your event.
Event Funding & Support Guidelines(PDF, 585KB)
Events Funding & Support Policy(PDF, 456KB)
Answering the Application Questions(PDF, 579KB)
MRCC Auspicing Fact Sheet(PDF, 1MB)
Hallmark Events (Tier 1)
May be supported where the event drives overnight visitor expenditure, showcases Mildura, creates a vibrant and sustainable event and encourage community connectedness and pride through participation.
| Economic Benefit |
Funding amount |
Application round |
>$3M with
minimum
10,000 unique
visitors to
the region |
$300,000 |
Open all year. |
| $2-$2.99M |
$37,501- $50,000 |
Annual Funding Round open February.
Multi-year agreements available subject to conditions as outlined below. |
| $1.51 - $1.99M |
$25,001- $37,500 |
| $1-$1.5M |
$20,001- $25,000 |
Major Events (Tier 2)
May be supported where the event is established and drives overnight visitor expenditure, showcases Mildura, creates a vibrant and sustainable event and encourage community connectedness and pride through participation.
| Economic Benefit |
Funding amount |
Application round |
| $0.76-$1M |
$15,001- $20,000 |
Annual Funding Round open February.
Multi-year agreements available subject to conditions as outlined below.
|
| $0.51 - $0.75M |
$10,001- $15,000 |
| $0.25 - $0.5M |
$7,501 - $10,000 |
| $0.15 - $0.249M |
$5,001 - $7,500 |
Community Events (Tier 3)
Events that generate marketing and media opportunities that builds the profile of the Mildura region and/or attract over 1000 people and are targeted primarily at a local audience but also attract visitation from outside the region.
| Funding amount |
Application round |
| $3,500- $5,000 |
Annual Funding Round open February.
|
Community Events (Event Support Grant)
For small events attracting less than 1000 people, a non-competitive grant Is available. The event contributes to making Mildura a great place to live; creates a sense of community by bringing people together; and delivers important messages, information and knowledge.
| Funding amount |
Application round |
| $2,500 |
Annual Funding Round open February.
|
For detailed information regarding funding, please refer to the Event Funding and Support Policy document above.