ACT Event Fund 2027

The ACT Government is inviting applications to the ACT Event Fund 2027. 

The ACT Event Fund 2027 applications are now open until 11:59pm Wednesday, 19 August 2026. 

Support under the ACT Event Fund 2027 incorporates two (2) funding categories, Community Event Funding and Event Development Funding. 

  • Community Event Funding - provides grants of up to $10,000 (plus GST) to help organisers deliver and improve events that encourage local participation and community connection. 

  • Event Development Funding -  provides grants of up to $30,000 (plus GST) to help organisers grow and enhance events with strong potential to expand their reach and impact. 

Events applying for funding in either category must take place during 2027. Funding is available for one year only

Please submit your application by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted, and extensions to the submission deadline will not be provided

Funding Guidelines and Useful Information 

Before you start your application, please read the ACT Event Fund 2027 Guidelines for Applicants (.PDF)

The guidelines outline eligibility requirements, funding conditions, assessment criteria, and key information for both funding categories. 

We also recommend reading the ACT Event Fund 2027 Handy Hints (.PDF) for practical tips to support your application and event planning.

Application Form 

Application forms are available for each funding category. However, you may submit only one application to the ACT Event Fund 2027 funding round. Applications to both categories will not be accepted. 

ACT Event Fund 2027 – Community Event Funding, to access the online application form,  click here

ACT Event Fund 2027 – Event Development Funding, to access the online application form, click here

Public Information Session - Recording & Presentation Slides Available 

Couldn't attend the ACT Event Fund 2027 Information Session? View the recording here for an overview of eligibility requirements, funding criteria and application tips, and access the presentation slides here for key information.

Contact Us

Event Development, Events ACT
Phone: (02) 6205 4324
Email: [email protected]

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