Round one: Event Grant applications for events held in the first half of 2026 opens 8 August 2025

Round two: Event Grant application for events held in the second half of 2026 will open in February 2026The Event Grants program provides a transparent and equitable process for local groups and organisations to seek funding and in-kind support from council.

We allocate funds each year to support events in the local community that align with the community vision and the goals in our Council Plan 2021-2025(PDF, 4MB) and other strategic directions.

Funding can be used for a wide variety of event-related cost.

• Venue Hire
• Equipment Hire
• Wash Against Waste Trailer
• Marketing
• Traffic Management

And much more! Please refer to our guidelines below for more details.

Keep an eye on the SmartyGrants website, for round two, applications open on Friday 8 August 2025.

The program aims to provide support to events that:

• foster community, economic and/or cultural development in Mount Alexander Shire
• consider impacts on the environment and surrounding community
• are accessible, inclusive and welcoming of everyone
• are safe and compliant.

Key documents

• View the Program Guidelines (PDF, 4MB) for details
• Event grants Auspice Agreement (PDF, 107KB)
• What is an 'auspice agreement'? Read our FAQs.