The purpose of the Small Town Festive Event Grants program is to support and strengthen the community with the capacity to attract the whole community to come together and celebrate and share festive occasions.
An online information session about this and other community grants will be held on Monday 21 July 2025 at 6.00pm. Register now.
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 is NOW OPEN and will close on Monday 18 August 2025 at 12pm.
To apply: Visit Council's SmartyGrants Online Portal
Greater Shepparton City Council warmly welcomes your application. Please read the Guidelines below carefully to prior to making application.
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.