ACT Event Fund 2026
The ACT Government is inviting applications to the ACT Event Fund 2026.
The ACT Event Fund 2026 will be open for applications from 2:00pm Friday, 25 July 2025 until 11:59pm Monday, 25 August 2025.
Support under the ACT Event Fund 2026 incorporates two (2) funding categories, Community Event Funding and Event Development Funding.
- Community Event Funding: up to $10,000 to support the delivery and enhancement of events that can encourage local engagement and participation.
- Event Development Funding: up to $30,000 to support the delivery and enhancement of events that can demonstrate strong potential to develop and grow, including capacity to generate community participation, tourist visitation and economic activity.
Events applying for funding under either of these categories must be staged in the 2026 calendar year. Applications will only be considered for single-year funding.
Please note that extensions will not be granted, and late applications will not be accepted.
Funding Guidelines and Useful Information
Before starting your funding application, please read the ACT Event Fund 2026 Guidelines for Applicants (.PDF).
This document provides details about application eligibility, funding use, the application process, assessment criteria and funding conditions for both categories.
To further assist you with your application and your event planning, it is also recommended that you read the ACT Event Fund 2026 Handy Hints (.PDF).
Application Form
There are separate application forms for each funding category. Please note, you can only submit one application to the funding round.
Please note that the application links will be open from 2:00pm Friday, 25 July 2025 until 11:59pm Monday, 25 August 2025.
ACT Event Fund 2026 – Community Event Funding – to access the online application form, please click here.
ACT Event Fund 2026 – Event Development Funding – to access the online application form, please click here.
Public Information Session
A public information session that covers the ACT Event Fund application process and key considerations for potential applicants will be held online via Webex on Friday, 1 August 2025 at 12:15pm.
For those that are unable to attend at this time, the session will also be recorded and uploaded to this website.
To attend the session, please register here to receive the link.
Contact Us
Events ACT
Phone: (02) 6205 4324
Email: [email protected]
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