Time to apply for revamped grants program

The City of Mount Gambier’s newly revamped grants and sponsorship program is open for applications.

This is the first time the new look application process is in play – there will be two rounds each year.

Council’s grants and sponsorships program assists eligible groups and individuals with funds and in-kind support to host community events and projects, upgrade infrastructure or facilitate art projects in accordance with the strategic plan.

This first funding round is open for application and will be awarded in September.

Council’s Grants and Sponsorships program includes:

Minor Community Strengthening Grant – Up to $1500

Funds provided to community organisations to support the delivery of community events.

Major Community Strengthening Grant – $1501 to $10,000

Funds provided to major/significant events to attract substantial economic benefit and visitation to the city.

Creative Arts Fund – From $3000

The Creative Arts Fund provides artists, community groups and non-profit community organisations with funds for creative public art projects.

Sport and Recreation Capital Works – Up to $50,000 – minimum total project cost of $10,000

Funds to assist in the development of, and/or capital renewal of sport and recreation infrastructure.

Minor Events Grant – Up to $2000

Funds provided to community organisations to support the delivery of community events.

Major Events Grant – $2000 – $15,000

Funds provided to major/significant events held within the city to attract substantial economic benefit and visitation to Mount Gambier.

Corporate Sponsorship – Over $15,000

Funds for large-scale signature events or programs that have the potential to be regionally, nationally or internationally significant which provide substantial visitation, media coverage, profiling opportunities and economic impact for the city.

Quick Response – Up to $2000

Funds to support small funding programs which were previously open on an ongoing basis throughout the year as Council transitions to the new funding program.

Venue Sponsorship – Up to $1500

Funds for the use of nominated council facilities to support local not-for-profit organisation to deliver activities that provide meaningful social impact and respond to community need.

City of Mount Gambier Manager Economy, Strategy and Engagement Biddie Shearing said council welcomes applications for consideration in these categories to support activities and events, public art and the renewal of sport and recreation infrastructure within our city.

A request for a grant or sponsorship must adhere to the application guidelines and all requests will be assessed against the predetermined criteria, and the assessment panel will consist of two elected members and council staff.

The assessment panel will review round one and two applications and make a recommendation to council to provide final approval.

Please return the completed form and associated attachments via email to [email protected] or contact (08) 8721 2555.

Applications close on Friday, August 2, this year.