Event Funding & Support
Mildura Rural City Council is committed to supporting events, which provide an opportunity to grow the visitor economy for the Mildura region. We are looking for events which encourage the engagement with local businesses to deliver the event, stimulate the local economy and provide an opportunity for locals to engage and participate in the community.
For more information or to discuss your application please contact us on 03 5018 8100 or email events@mildura.vic.gov.au.
Annual Event Funding & Support Grant Round
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.
Applications open annually in February for events to be held in the following financial year. Please call the Events Team on 03 5018 8100 to discuss your event.
Event Funding & Support Guidelines(PDF, 1MB)
Events Funding & Support Policy(PDF, 456KB)
Answering the Application Questions(PDF, 650KB)
Answering the Acquittal Questions(PDF, 975KB)
MRCC Auspicing Fact Sheet(PDF, 1MB)
2019 Grant Recipients(PDF, 282KB)
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Fund / Description
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Economic Benefit
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Funding amount
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Application Round
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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.
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>$3M with minimum 10,000 unique visitors to the region
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$300,000
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Open all year
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$2-$2.99M
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$37,501- $50,000
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Annual Funding Round open February.
Multi-year agreements available subject to conditions as outlined below.
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$1.51 - $1.99M
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$25,001- $37,500
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$1-$1.5M
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$20,001- $25,000
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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.
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$0.76-$1M
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$15,001- $20,000
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$0.51 - $0.75M
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$10,001- $15,000
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$0.25 - $0.5M
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$7,501 - $10,000
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$0.15 - $0.249M
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$5,001 - $7,500
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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.
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N/A
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$3,500- $5,000
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Annual Funding Round open February
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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.
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N/A
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$2,500
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Annual Funding Round open February
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For detailed information regarding funding, please refer to the Event Funding and Support Policy document above.
COVID Event Recovery Grant Round
Our quick turnaround Event Recovery Grants for large and small community events have been extended for the 2021/2022 financial year. Businesses and not for profit organisations are invited to apply for funding for events not already assessed in another funding round by completing a simple application. The round is designed to reignite our vibrant calendar of events, stimulate the local economy and support the community and visitors to engage in local events that can be held within COVID-19 restrictions.
This grant round will remain open until 31 January 2022, subject to allocation of funds, for events that occur before 30 June 2022. Please note, applications must be received prior to the event occurring
Applications Open Now
Apply Here
Event Recovery Grant Guidelines(PDF, 2MB)
COVID Live Entertainment Grant Round
The Live Entertainment Grant is designed to encourage more live entertainment in the region, supporting both businesses and artists. Small businesses can apply for up to four Live Entertainment Grants of $500 to pay for local artists to perform at their venue. This is aimed at providing more opportunities for venues to reconnect with the community, including potential New Year's Eve and other small-scale holiday period events.
This grant round will remain open until 31 January 2022, subject to allocation of funds, for events that occur before 30 June 2022. Please note, applications must be received prior to the performance occurring.
Applications Open Now
Apply Here
Event Recovery Grant Guidelines(PDF, 2MB)
Civic Event Grant Round
The annual Civic Event Grant Round supports local community groups to deliver Christmas Carols and Australia Day events.
Opening dates for this grant round are still being considered due to COVID-19 restrictions placed on gatherings.
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Fund / Description
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Economic Benefit
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Funding amount
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Application Round
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Civic Events
Support for community led Australia Day & Christmas Carols events to enhance community spirit and encourage participation across the community.
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N/A
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As outlined in appendix A
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Annual Funding Round open September
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For detailed information regarding funding, please refer to the Event Funding and Support Policy document in the Annual Event Funding and Support Grant accordion above.