Events Grants in Australia

A grant program designed to secure mass participation events that deliver strong interstate visitation and substantial economic and social benefits for Tasmania during shoulder and winter months. The fund supports events aligned with the Tasmanian Government Events Strategy 2023-2027 pillars of economic, social, and brand development, with increased funding available for regionally held events.

A funding program supporting placemaking projects in Canberra's City Centre and Braddon through various categories including art, events, marketing, place, and space initiatives. The program aims to create lively, engaging spaces that strengthen community connection to public spaces and encourage visitation through creative and design-led approaches.

The Regional Event Fund provides financial support to leisure tourism events across South Australia's regions that strengthen regional pride, deliver meaningful visitor experiences, and contribute to long-term tourism growth. The fund offers two categories: Established Event Funding ($20,000–$50,000 per year) for events with a strong track record, and Development Event Funding ($5,000–$20,000 per year) for new and emerging events.

The Live Music Festivals Fund helps Victorian contemporary music festivals across the state to stage their events. It provides funding support to experienced organisers of live music festivals with capacity of more than 1,000 attendees.

This program provides funding to event organisers holding events in South Australian coastal areas impacted by the algal bloom. Funding of up to $20,000 is available to support eligible events.

This program provides funding to secure mass participation events which will deliver strong levels of interstate visitation and substantial economic and social benefits for Tasmania during the shoulder and winter months. Events must be held between March and November in 2025, 2026, or 2027.