2023/2024 Community Events Fund - Round 1

COMMUNITY EVENTS FUND

Purpose:

The Community Events Fund is designed to support the delivery of events that create social connections and improve the livability and well-being of our residents.

These events must be open to the public and have broad community appeal.

Council will consider highly applications from events that:

• Celebrate our community and the Dubbo Region's unique culture and identity
• Are engaging and entertaining 

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 prior to 30 June 2023.
• You have $20M Public Liability Insurance (and $20M Product Liability Insurance if applicable).
• Your event is not-for-profit.
• Your organisation/event does not owe any rates, acquittal reports or debts to Dubbo Regional Council

Funding of up to $3,000 can be applied for to: 

• assist with fees and charges associated with hire of Council venues;
• undertake 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:

17 July:               Applications open
15 September:    Applications close
Late October:     Applicants advised