Australian grant · Listed on business.gov.au
Major Event Fund ACT
A$50,000 to A$500,000 Closes Ongoing
Official listing and how to apply
Source: business.gov.au · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | Listed on business.gov.au |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | A$50,000 to A$500,000 |
| Closes | Ongoing |
| Who can apply | Businesses |
| State or territory | ACT |
| Application detail | Applications should ideally be submitted 6 months prior to the commencement of the event. |
| Status | Open |
| Source | business.gov.au |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on business.gov.au:
This program provides funding to support the delivery of major events in Canberra.
This program supports major event opportunities that can:
- bring substantial economic benefit for Canberra, through event-based tourist visitation and visitor spend
- provide opportunities for marketing and promotion of the Canberra region to domestic and international audiences
- provide high quality, enticing event experiences which support and enhance the Canberra brand
- reflect, engage and involve Canberra's diverse communities.
What you get
Funding of between $50,000 and $500,000.
Who it is for
Organisers delivering major events in Canberra.
Eligibility
To be eligible, the event must:
- attract more than 5,000 overnight visitors and/or over 15,000 visitor nights in the ACT
- increase visitor spending in Canberra
- promote Canberra to domestic audiences, and international audiences where relevant
- provide a high-quality event experience
- fill a gap in Canberra's annual events calendar
- support Canberra's reputation as a tourism and events destination
- involve Canberra's diverse communities.
Funding applicants must:
- have a current Australian business number (ABN)
- hold public liability insurance for at least $20 million per incident.
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