The City of Melbourne recognises the events industry contributes strongly to our bold, innovative and sustainable city. They also recognise the events industry is facing unprecedented challenges during COVID-19.
As part of their reactivation initiatives, and in partnership with the Victorian Government, they are now providing grants up to $100,000 to help deliver COVID-safe events in 2021:
Special consideration may be given to proposals seeking funding above $100,000.
Applications will be assessed in two rounds. Round one funding will be allocated to events planned for January and February 2021. Round two funding will be allocated for events planned from March through to December 2021.
Round one: Events to be held in January and February 2021
Round two: Events to be held between March and December 2021
Hurry to apply for Round one grants before 18 December, for events to be held in January and February 2021.
Apply now for Round one grants, for events to be held in January and February 2021.
Apply now for Round two grants, for events to be held between March and December 2021.
Visit the City of Melbourne website for more details
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