Just a quick reminder – our Event Grants Program for Tourism, Boutique/Creative, and Special Focus Events is closing soon! If you’ve got an event in the works, now is the perfect time to apply for funding. Don’t miss out!

Council’s Event Grants and Sponsorship Program provides support to events that foster economic, community and/or cultural development, prioritise positive environmental outcomes and demonstrates a commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities.

The program is available to not-for-profit and commercial event organisers hosting events within the Surf Coast Shire.

Funding Streams

Tourism Event Grants
Open: 1-28 February 2025
Grants up to $10,000

Boutique Creative/Special Focus Event Grants
Open: 1-28 February 2025
Grants up to $7,500

How to apply

All applicants must read the Event Grants and Sponsorship Guidelines and speak to a Council officer prior to submitting an application.

Details on each funding stream, including eligibility criteria and application process can be found in the Guidelines.

Please email eventgrants@surfcoast.vic.gov.au or call 03 5261 0600 to arrange an appointment with an Events Officer to discuss your application.