	{"id":126745,"date":"2024-02-07T04:00:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T17:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=126745"},"modified":"2024-01-31T14:42:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T03:42:32","slug":"revamped-events-grants-and-sponsorship-program-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/revamped-events-grants-and-sponsorship-program-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"Revamped events grants and sponsorship program returns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Surf Coast Shire\u2019s Events Grant and Sponsorship Program returns this month in a revamped capacity.<\/p>\n<p>For the first time, past applicants will no longer need to observe the three-year waiting period and can apply for a new grant on a yearly basis.<\/p>\n<p>Other changes include a pass\/fail outcome for all applications under a Disability Access and Inclusion criteria, Community Events Grants to released in April and October to allow a shorter lead-in time from application to event, and increased funding for Christmas Carols.<\/p>\n<p>Any not-for-profit and commercial event organisers holding an event in the Surf Coast Shire under tourism, boutique creative, community events and sponsored event categories are welcome to apply.<\/p>\n<p>Cr Libby Stapleton said helping the environment to thrive was what the program was all about.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe best thing about our events calendar is the diversity, from bespoke community gatherings to larger scale events set against the stunning backdrop of the Surf Coast.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know funding assistance is welcome, and as a Council love supporting an assortment of activities that bring significant economic and social benefits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLast year\u2019s program reflected and celebrated the natural beauty of the Surf Coast Shire, the strong community bonds, and healthy lifestyles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom car shows, trail runs, and cycling events, to markets and festivals, I look forward to seeing the diversity of applications in the upcoming round.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more details, including eligibility and criteria and the application process can be found at the Surf Coast Shire&#8217;s Event Grants and Sponsorship Guidelines page at <a href=\"http:\/\/surfcoastevents.com.au\/event-organisers\/event-grants-sponsorship\/\"><strong>surfcoastevents.com.au\/event-organisers\/event-grants-sponsorship\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Surf Coast Shire\u2019s Events Grant and Sponsorship Program returns this month in a revamped capacity. 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