Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship
Wagga Wagga City Council (Council) is committed to supporting events within the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area and recognises the value of events in driving visitation and generating economic benefits as well as showcasing our public spaces and enlivening the city.
The Major Events, Festivals, and Films Sponsorship Assessment Panel members can be viewed on Council's Committee page.
Applications for round two of the Major Events, Festivals and Films sponsorship for events being held in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area from 1 July 2019 – 31 December 2019 will open on Friday 14 December 2018. Applications will close on Monday 4 March 2019.
Sponsorship Streams
Funding requests for this program are from $3,000 to $40,000 per event.
The Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship Program provides cash and in-kind support for a diverse range of events that generate more than $350,000 in economic impact and provide substantial tourism outcomes to the city. The Sponsorship is segmented into the following two streams:
Stream | Classification criteria | Funding amount |
---|---|---|
Tier 1 | Major Events, Festivals or Films that generate :
| $15,001 to $40,000 |
Tier 2 | Major Events, Festivals or Films that generate :
| $3,001 to $15,000 |
Application Dates
The Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship Program has two sponsorship rounds a year. The Program has a long lead time to ensure applicants have notification of the funding outcome as well as receive the funds well in advance to allow for planning and promotional lead times.
The following timelines apply for both event streams:
Round | Eligible event dates | Open | Close |
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One | 1 January 2019 – 30 June 2019 | 9 July 2018 | 17 August 2018 |
Two | 1 July 2019 – 30 December 2019 | 14 December 2018 | 4 March 2019 |
How to apply
Applicants are required to:
- Read the Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship Guidelines and the Wagga View Community Strategic Plan and begin preparing your application
- Fill in the online application form available at Smarty Grants
Click here to access the Wagga View Community Strategic Plan.
Need help?
If you need assistance or have any questions regarding the Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship Program, please contact the Visitor Economy and Events team on 1300 292 442 or email grants@wagga.nsw.gov.au.