2025 Destination Events Fund

DESTINATION EVENTS FUND 

Purpose:

• To support events that drive tourism and economic benefits; and assist events that have the potential to elevate the Dubbo Region's reputation as a destination for events.
• These events must be open to the public and have broad community appeal.

Before you complete this application you must read the guidelines, terms and conditions located: Event Assistance Program - Dubbo Regional Council (nsw.gov.au)

Key guidelines:

• Your event is taking place within the Dubbo Region LGA between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025. 
• You have $20M Public Liability Insurance (and $20M Product Liability Insurance if applicable).
• Your organisation/event does not owe any rates, acquittal reports or debts to Dubbo Regional Council

Funding of up to $10,000 can be applied for to: 

• assist with fees and charges associated with hire of Council venues;
• event marketing [activity to build awareness of the event with aim to drive attendance]
• purchase entertainment (eg artists, performers, musicians etc) or assist with event logistics (eg staging/audio/seating)
  
  
• Please note: If you are holding your event on public land or a Council venue, this funding application does not constitute an approval to stage your event and a subsequent booking. Please contact Council's Event Unit on 6801 4128 to arrange appropriate documentation. Please visit Event Organisers Toolbox - Dubbo Regional Council (nsw.gov.au) for more information.

TIMELINES

1 July:                    Applications Open 
31 July:                  Applications Close 
Early September:  Applicants advised