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.
Answering the Application Questions(PDF, 489KB)
MRCC Auspicing Fact Sheet(PDF, 1MB)
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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.
Business Event Funding
MRCC Auspicing Fact Sheet(PDF, 1MB)
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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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Business Events and Conferences
Business events, including meetings, incentive trips andconferences which provide an opportunity to grow the visitor economy for the Mildura region. The event encourages the engagement with local businesses to deliver the event and stimulate the local economy. There are opportunities for delegates to experience Mildura’s highlights and encourages friends and family to accompany on the trip or return in the future.
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>$0.76M
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$20,000
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Annual Funding Round open February.
Multi-year agreements available subject to conditions as outlined below.
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$0.51-$0.75M
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$15,000 |
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$0.25-$0.5M
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$10,000
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$20,001- $25,000
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For detailed information regarding funding, please refer to the Event Funding and Support Policy document above.
Civic Event Grant Round
The annual Civic Event Grant Round supports local community groups to deliver Christmas Carols and Australia Day events.
Applications for 2025 Carols & 2026 Australia Day events will open in September 2025.
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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.