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 the festive season with an appropriate community event.

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 will be open from Monday 1 July 2024 at 9am and will close on Sunday 11 August 2024 at 5pm.

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.