Event Partnership Fund - 2026

The Moree Plains Shire Council (Council) is seeking to provide partnership funding support for a range of local events. These events would have the primary aim of enhancing the amenity, wellbeing, and economic vibrancy of the Moree Plains Shire.

Eligible event organisers will be able to apply for a one-off maximum payment of up to $10,000. The money can be used on a wide range of events as outlined in these guidelines.

Targeted support for events has the potential to:

1. Build amenity and community resilience and make the community a more desirable place to live and work.
2. Lead to long term economic diversification and new employment opportunities.
3. Increase the visitor economy.

The end goal is to deliver a program that will have the greatest positive impact on the local community and the local businesses.

What the Funds Can Be Spent On

The grant money can be used on a wide range of small community events to enhance the amenity, liveability, wellbeing, and economic vibrancy of our local community. Events not included on the ‘eligible list’ could still be considered, providing justification demonstrates why this expense is relevant for community benefit.

Events funded by the Program include existing or new:

• Community markets
• Festivals and fairs
• Local business events and conferences
• Sporting events that will contribute to the visitor economy
• Food and leisure events
• Community classes and workshops
• Agricultural field days (run by community organisations)
• Touring events and theatre programs (both for Children and Adults)
• Community celebrations

Who Can Apply?

1. The community event must be, or proposed to be (new event), located within Moree Plains Shire.
2. An applicant must be an established local community organisation/business or an organisation/business undertaking operations/activities within the Moree Shire.
3. An individual may apply but in partnership with an entity noted in item 2 above.