HRCC's Events Grants program set to open

Published on 26 April 2024

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Horsham Rural City Council (HRCC) is set to open its Community Events Grants Program on Wednesday 1 May, offering a significant boost to not-for-profit groups in the municipality.

The program aims to help groups create events that foster more engaged and healthy communities.

Funding Guidelines

People are encouraged to read the new program guidelines as these are different to previous years.  The Guidelines are available on Council’s website, by emailing events@hrcc.vic.gov.au or calling into the Council Office.

The HRCC Community Event Grants Program allocates funding to local not-for-profit organisations and groups.

The maximum allocation per organisation is $10,000, although most successful applications range between $500 and $5,000.

Information Session

An information session for the Events Grants Program will be held at the Council Office, 18 Roberts Avenue, Horsham on Wednesday, 1 May 2024 from 6pm to 6.30pm. 

To register for the information session, please email events@hrcc.vic.gov.au.

Grant Timing

There are two funding rounds each year to seek Community Events grants. The first assessment round will consider applications received by 31 May 2024, with the grant notification date set for 30 June 2024. The second round will assess applications received by 30 November 2024, with grant notifications due In January 2025.

Please note that if all grant funds are allocated in Assessment Round One, there will be no second round. Successful projects must take place within eighteen months of the grant notification date, providing a longer time-frame to support the planning of the event.

Program Objectives

The program has several key objectives. Events must align with the HRCC plan and aim to increase the range of diverse, inclusive, and vibrant events. They should demonstrate social benefits that support our community, increase economic stimulus through event attendance, and deliver participation opportunities for our community.

Details

Who can apply? To be eligible for the HRCC Community Events Grants Program, you must:

  • Be a not-for-profit group.
  • Be incorporated or have an auspice body.
  • Have public liability insurance covering your proposed event.
  • The event must be held within the Horsham municipality.

For more information, please contact Council on 5382 9777 or email events@hrcc.vic.gov.au or visit Council’s website.

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Visit the Community Grants page.

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