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Major and Minor Events Grants - Round Two 2018-2019

Council resolved to allocate a total of 11 grants and $11,200 to the Greater Shepparton community via the program.

The event funding is only available to not-for-profit organisations or organisations that have successfully obtained an auspice, with applications assessed in two rounds annually.

The Large Events grant category applies to requests of $2,000-$5,000 for not-for-profit event organisers and community groups, while the Small Event grant category applies to requests of $500-$2,000.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe, thanked all the organisations who applied.

“There are so many fantastic events happening in our region,” she said.

“Council is very supportive of providing grant opportunities to event groups to help grow and diversify our region’s major events calendar.”

Cr O’Keeffe said more major events would lead to increased visitation, length of stay and economic yield, making our region a more attractive place to live and work.

“Council understands the hard work that goes on behind the scenes from committees and working groups to make these events happen, so we are very pleased to be able to offer these grants.”

A cross department assessment panel was formed to ensure there is a variety of backgrounds and knowledge in the assessment of applications.

Each application was assessed against criteria including economic impact, social benefit, environmental impact and the event budget.

Information sessions are hosted by Council each year to educate locals in regards to the funding opportunities that are available.

Organisation	Event	Allocation (excluding GST)
Goulburn Valley South Sudanese Community Association Inc	South Sudanese Independent Day Celebration	$500.00
Valley Radio Flyers Inc	Shepparton Mammoth Scale Event	$1000.00
Shepparton Swimming Club	Shepparton Aqua Carnival	$2000.00
Shepparton Malayalee Association	Shema Vishu Festival Celebration	$500.00
Dookie and District Development Forum	2019 Dookie Community Olde Time Ball	$500.00
Goulburn Valley Gamers Guild Inc	Shepparton Con	$500.00
G V Rail Club	2019 Shepparton Model Rail Exhibition	$500.00
Victorian All Welsh Show	Victorian All Welsh Show	$1,000.00
Shepparton Runners Club	2019 Shepparton Running Festival	$2,500.00
Victorian Futurity Cutting Club	4CYTE Victorian Futurity Cutting Club	$1,000.00
Military History Group Inc	Dookie Military Vehicle Rally	$500.00