2025/2026 Regional Community Events Grant - NOW OPEN!

Hindmarsh Shire Council allocated $30,000 in the 2025/2026 budget to provide funding for Regional Community Events within Hindmarsh Shire.

The aim of the funding is to support community events which celebrate culture, heritage and community wellbeing, boost the economy and increase visitation to Hindmarsh Shire.

Grant recipients were able to apply for funding of up to $7,500 (made up of cash and in-kind determined by Council) for their event if they meet the eligibility and selection criteria.

You can read the grant guidelines linked below:

Regional Community Events Guidelines(PDF, 961KB)

Applications for the 2025/2026 round are now OPEN!

online application form

download application form(PDF, 149KB)

IMPORTANT:
Please read the grant guidelines and prepare necessary documents prior to filling in the online application form. You may wish to download the application form PDF for reference and help in preparing your application answers prior to completing the online form.

Useful Resorces:
Application-for-Events-in-Public-Places.pdf(PDF, 193KB)
Risk-Management-Plan.pdf(PDF, 214KB)
Event-management-plan-template.pdf(PDF, 247KB)

If you have any questions, please contact Tourism and Economic Development team on 03 5391 4444 or email business@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.