ACT Event Fund 2025
The ACT Event Fund 2025 funding round, for events being held in 2025, is now closed. Applications received under the funding round are now subject to a panel assessment phase, with funding decisions to be advised post the ACT general election.
Depending on the outcome of the annual ACT Event Fund review, we anticipate the ACT Event Fund 2026 funding round will open in late July 2025.
Please use the link below if you wish to add your details to our contact database for future notifications.
Disclaimer: In accordance with the provisions of Section 100(1) of the Electoral Act 1992, the ACT will hold a general election for the Legislative Assembly on Saturday, 19 October 2024. The caretaker period begins at 12:00 am on 13 September 2024 and ends with the election of the Chief Minister on the first sitting day of the Legislative Assembly following the election. The continuation of the ACT Event Fund grants following this general election is a decision for an incoming government. As a result, potential ACT Event Fund grant applicants are advised that it is possible this grant program may not proceed.
Useful Information
For reference, a copy of the funding guidelines from the 2025 funding round (now closed to applications) can be accessed here.
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2024 Grant Recipients
| Recipient | Project Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFRICA2AUSTRALIA | Africa Festival in the Park | $10,000 |
| Arclight Event Co | Botanica: Spirits & Food Festival | $10,000 |
| Athletics Australia | 2024 Chemist Warehouse Canberra Track Classic | $15,000 |
| Australia Nepal Friendship Society | Holi Mela in Canberra | $10,000 |
| Beerfest No 1 Pty Ltd | Canberra BeerFest | $15,000 |
| Boutzos Family Discretionary Trust | ICN World Natural Games | $10,000 |
| Brindabella Motor Sport Club | 2024 Rally of Canberra | $15,000 |
| Burley Griffin Canoe Club (Canoe Polo) | 2024 Paddle Australia Canoe Polo National Championships | $5,000 |
| B&T Creative Pty Ltd | The Forage | $30,000 |
| Canberra Art Biennial | Canberra Art Biennial | $30,000 |
| Canberra Comedy Festival Pty Ltd | Canberra Comedy Festival | $20,000 |
| Canberra International Music Festival Ltd | Canberra International Music Festival | $15,000 |
| Canberra Off-Road Cyclists | 2024 WEMBO Asia Pacific 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championships | $10,000 |
| Canberra Potters Society Inc | Fired Up 2024 | $5,000 |
| Canberra Skateboarding Association | Belco Bowl Jam 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth Lea | BOLD Bites 24 (BB24) | $5,000 |
| GAMMA Pop culture industries Pty Ltd | GAMMA Expo | $10,000 |
| Interact Collaborations | Battle of the Bands | $10,000 |
| Kicks Entertainment Events Pty Limited | Spilt Milk | $30,000 |
| Lakespeare & Co. | Shakespeare by the Lakes V: Henry V | $10,000 |
| Lyneham Primary Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association | Light Up Lyneham 2024 | $5,000 |
| National Folk Festival Ltd | The National Folk Festival | $30,000 |
| Rocky Trail Entertainment Pty Ltd | Rocky Trail Mountain Bike ACT Explorer Series 2024 | $10,000 |
| Southern NSW Harvest Incorporated | Canberra Region Truffle Festival 2024 | $15,000 |
| Tennis ACT | 2024 Canberra International | $15,000 |
| Tenpin Bowling Australia | Australian Disabilities Tenpin Bowling National Championships | $10,000 |
| The National Sheep Dog Trial Association Inc | National Sheep Dog Trial Championships | $20,000 |
| The Trustee for Bingley Investment Trust | Stromlo Running Festival 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Trustee for the Sole Motive Unit Trust | The Canberra Times Marathon Festival (CTMF) & The Canberra Times Fun Run (CTFR) | $15,000 |
| Triathlon ACT Inc | The Capital Duathlon | $5,000 |
| Tuggeranong Community Council | SouthFest 2024 | $10,000 |