Small Towns Festive Event Grant
Greater Shepparton City Council can support local Christmas and Festive Events and Celebrations by way of cash support, in kind support, event equipment, marketing and promotion assistance.
About the grants
Providing funding to community groups for these events/celebrations gives Council the opportunity to enhance community spirit and encourage participation across all sectors of the community.
These grants aim to support and strengthen the community with the capacity to attract the whole community to come together and celebrate and share festive occasions.
The funding is available to a population centre in Greater Shepparton with less than 10,000 people. This includes the following small towns; however other localities may also apply.
- Congupna
- Dookie
- Katandra West
- Merrigum
- Mooroopna
- Murchison
- Tallygaroopna
- Tatura
- Toolamba
- Undera
These grants aim to support and strengthen the community with the capacity to attract the whole community to come together and celebrate and share festive occasions.
How to apply
This grant is currently CLOSED.
For any questions about this grant, please contact Council on (03) 5832 9700.
Before applying, please read the guidelines to ensure you are eligible for the grant and to assist you to complete all sections of the application process.
For any further questions about these grants, please contact Council's Festival and Events Officer on (03) 5832 9700 or email events@shepparton.vic.gov.au.
Past recipients
Small Town Festive Event Grants 2021
| Group | Event | Grant awarded (No GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Lions Club of Toolamba Inc. | Toolamba Festival | $1,900 |
| Tatura Lions Club | Carols on the Move | $2,200 |
| Kiwanis Club of Mooroopna | Mooroopna Carols | $2,200 |
| Fijian Community Association Victoria Inc. | Pasifika Christmas event (Mooroopna) | $700 |
| TOTAL | $7,000 |