The Festival and Event Fund assists in planning and/or the delivery of a range of community festivals and events held within the Shire.

Supplementary funding of up to $10,000 is available per event to assist in planning and or delivery of a range of community festivals and events held within the Shire. The Program recognises the valuable contribution that community organisations and local business make to the social, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing of Moyne.

It is a condition of the Community Grants Program that you must discuss your festival/event application with a Program Officer prior to making a submission.

• All applicants must discuss their festival/event with a program officer listed
• Applications must be submitted via the online electronic application form. If an applicant has difficulty accessing the form, please contact one of the program officers who will be able to support you.
• Provide all required supporting evidence and documentation when applying.
• Be an incorporated organisation or community group or be auspiced by an incorporated association.
• Applications should seek to support disadvantaged and or vulnerable community members to access the event where relevant, including recognising and honouring companion card holders.
• Funding is eligible for festivals and events held within the geographical boundaries of the Moyne Shire.
• In the spirit of fairness and transparency, late applications will not be considered.
• Funding can be to support the hire or purchase of a marquee which will serve as essential infrastructure for the event. This financial assistance aims to assist with the costs associated with the marquee up to the value of $500
• Enter into a funding agreement with Council and fully acquit funds for the purpose of the grant using Council's post event form within three months of event completion, or by 31 July 2026, unless otherwise formally agreed with Council.

• Phone: 1300 65 65 64
• Email: eploenges@moyne.vic.gov.au