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Expressions of Interest - Reconnecting Regional NSW Funding

Tender ID: 494425

Tender Details

Organisation:
Nambucca Valley Council
Tender #:
-  
Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
23 May 2022
Closing Date:
30 May 2022

Tender Description

 POTENTIAL FUNDING SUPPORT UNDER “RECONNECTING REGIONAL NSW”

 
Background: The NSW Government has allocated funding to Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program. It aims to promote the social and economic recovery of regional communities following the extended COVID-19 restrictions by delivering regional events that support local businesses in the events, hospitality and accommodation sectors.
 
Nambucca Valley has a potential allocation of $239, 651. As a result, Council is seeking partners and calling for expressions of interest from event organisers interested in funding to support their event.

Key Event Criteria:
  • be open to all members of the public
  • free to attend or a very small fee to cover any extra costs
  • have a primary purpose of reconnecting communities and improving social cohesion of the local community
  • be held before 31 March 2023
Other Essentials:
  • event management plan that includes traffic management plan and waste management plan
  • fully scoped budget, with areas for funding subsidy clearly identified (For existing events, applicants are encouraged to apply for this funding to make the events larger or more accessible)
  • statement addressing estimated visitor numbers and value to broader community
  • how the event supports local businesses
  • demonstrated experience in event management and delivery
Funding Request:
  • from $20,000 up to $239,651
  • Council will assess all expressions of interest and make a determination on funding amounts following this process
  • expenditure will be required by 31 MARCH 2023
Timeline:
  • Expressions of Interest close 30 MAY 2022
  • Council to assess Expressions of Interest early June for application deadline 24 JUNE 2022
  • Funding deed finalised, pending successful application JULY-AUGUST 2022
  • Event held before 31 MARCH 2023
Examples of eligible events:
  • community markets and bazaars
  • festivals and fairs
  • sporting events
  • food and leisure events
  • recovery events
  • community classes and workshops
  • agricultural field days (run by community organisations)
  • regional racing carnivals (e.g. horse or greyhound racing) run by community organisations
  • touring events and theatre programs
  • community public holiday celebrations (e.g. Australia Day).
 
INTERESTED? WHAT TO DO NEXT
 
Please provide an Expression of Interest by Monday 30 May 2022 that includes the following;
  • Contact details
  • Addresses the Key Criteria and Other Essentials as listed above
  • A clear amount for your funding request with accompanying scoped budget
Send your Expression of Interest to: 
council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au with the subject line:
“Expression of Interest for Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program”
All ideas will be collated and considered in early June and contact made with event organisers.
 

Location

New South Wales   :   Mid North Coast  

Category

Advertising & Graphic Design & Photographic & Art Services   :   Advertising & Media Services   :   Professional Artists & Performers  
Hospitality & Travel & Tourism   :   Event Management & Production Services   :   Food & Weekend Markets   :   Food Vans   :   Tour Operation & Management   :   Tourism Development Consulting Services  
Community & Social Services   :   Community & Social Services (other)   :   Grant & Funding Programs   :   Indigenous & Aboriginal Support Services & Programs   :   Youth Services  
Marketing & Communications   :   Marketing & Communication Services  
Education & Training   :   Adult & Community Education Programs   :   Vocational Education & Training  
Sport & Recreation Equipment & Services   :   Fitness Programs & Services   :   Sports Coaching Services  
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