Local Community Event Support 2024/25

Before completing this form, please ensure you have read the Hepburn Shire Events Strategy and consulted with the Grants Specialist (grants@hepburn.vic.gov.au) or the Events Officer (events@hepburn.vic.gov.au).

The program guidelines are available by clicking here and should be read and understood before beginning any application. 

Local Community Events are clearly defined within the Hepburn Shire Events Strategy and only those applications that meet this definition will be considered. 

This section of the form is designed to help applicants understand the eligibility requirements for a local event to receive Local Community Events Support. It's crucial that you complete these questions before any others to ensure that your event/program is eligible for support.  

Please note that incomplete applications and applications that do not include supporting evidence such as quotations and permits will not be considered for assessment. 

If you have any questions about the eligibility criteria, please contact the Grants team on (03) 5321 6439 or email: grants@hepburn.vic.gov.au. 

To be eligible for assessment the applicant must:

• Have read and understood the Event Funding framework.
• Be an applicant suitable for Local Community Event Support as defined within the Hepburn Shire Events Strategy. Those seeking regional or signature/iconic support are required to contact the Events Officer at Council on events@hepburn.vic.gov.au 
• Hold an event within the boundaries of Hepburn Shire Council.
• Represent an organisation that is a legal entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN). For example; an incorporated body, co-op trust, or, be auspiced by a suitable group.*
• Have all permits, permissions and approvals to hold the event.
• Include quotations for items you intend to spend funding on. 
• Have discussed the event with either the Community Strengthening Officer or Events Officer. 

* An Auspicing Agent is another organisation that is a legal entity with an ABN. A letter signed by two committee members from the auspice agent confirming they will auspice the application must be provided when the application is submitted. Auspicing agents retaining a fee for this service will not be considered.