Local Event Organisers encouraged to apply for funding, in an announcement from Adam Crouch MP.
Local event organisers are encouraged to apply for funding to make their shows bigger and better than ever or to help bring major sporting, musical or cultural events to town, as part of the $20 million Regional Events Acceleration Fund Round Two.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch said the new funding round will provide a minimum $100,000 to help bring new major events to regional NSW and between $50,000 to $200,000 to increase capacity and enhance existing events.
“Examples of eligible projects include extra seating for outdoor shows or sporting events, temporary fencing, accessibility infrastructure, providing additional stages at music festivals, temporary car parks or pop-up camping sites,” Mr Crouch said.
“Not only will the Regional Events Acceleration Fund drive significant economic growth into our region, but it will enable local talent and organisers to host world-class events in our own backyard.”
Acting Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the package had already supported more than 80 events expected to attract more than one million visitors to the regions, laying the foundations for a strong recovery of Regional NSW.
“This package will help drive regional NSW’s economic recovery from bushfire, drought, COVID-19, and the current flooding crisis,” Mr Toole said.
Event organisers, regional NSW councils, not-for-profit organisations, sporting bodies and Aboriginal Land Councils are eligible to apply for grants.
Applications to the Regional Events Acceleration Fund open today and close 5pm Tuesday, October 4, 2022, or once the funding is fully committed.
The $40 million Regional Events Acceleration Fund is part of the NSW Government’s $2 billion Regional Growth Fund, which is delivering infrastructure and programs that generate economic opportunities, create jobs and improve everyday living in our regions.
For information about eligibility criteria and program guidelines, go to: www.nsw.gov.au/REAFund.
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