ACT Event Fund 2025
The ACT Government is inviting applications to the ACT Event Fund 2025.
The ACT Event Fund 2025 will be open for applications from Wednesday 3 July 2024 until 11:59pm Monday 12 August 2024.
Support under the ACT Event Fund 2025 incorporates two funding categories:
- Community Event Funding: up to $10,000 (plus GST) to support the delivery and enhancement of events that can encourage local engagement and participation.
- Event Development Funding:up to $30,000 (plus GST) 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 2025 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 2025 Guide for Applicants.
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 2025 Handy Hints.
You can now view a recording of the online ACT Event Fund 2025 public information session. You can also access the slides referenced in the in presentation here.
Application Form
There are separate application forms for each funding category. Please note, you can only submit one application to the funding round.
Community Event Funding
Contact Us
Events ACT
Phone: (02) 6205 4324
Email: [email protected]
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 |