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Gippsland Events Acquisition Fund—Expression of Interest (EOI)
South Gippsland events have the opportunity to be supported by the Gippsland Events Acquisition Fund through the following Expression of Interest.
Gippsland Regional Events Strategy
The Gippsland Regional Events Strategy 2020-2025 was endorsed by all six Gippsland Local Government Authorities (LGAs) and by Destination Gippsland in 2020. The strategy provides a blueprint to develop a collaborative and sustainable model for developing and attracting events to the Gippsland Region.
The Strategy recommends that all six LGA’s across Gippsland work collaboratively under a new peak event body, now known as ‘Events Gippsland’, to attract, develop and grow events across the region.
The strategy can be viewed https://www.visitgippsland.com.au/destination-gippsland/about/industry-resources
Gippsland Events Acquisition Fund
The Gippsland Events Acquisition Fund is an action of the Gippsland Events Strategy. The fund allows each LGA to leverage their investment in events by providing matched funding.
The Event Acquisition Fund is supported by Regional Development Victoria, Latrobe Valley Authority and the six LGAs.
Events Expression of Interest
Council is seeking an expression of interest from South Gippsland events to participate in accessing financial support of up to $10,000 from the Gippsland Events Acquisition Fund (NB - the request amount will be matched 1:1 by the Events Gippsland Acquisition Fund).
Event Criteria
To apply, events will need to meet the following criteria:
Eligibility Criteria. Who can apply to the Fund?
Applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN).
EOI’s will be considered from the following legal entities:
Selection process
Step 1: Events will be selected following the Expression of Interest process and assessment by a panel within Council.
Step 2: Successful EOI events will be required to provide further information to Council to assist in completing the Events Gippsland event application. The event application will be provided to and assessed by the Events Gippsland Working Group. The assessment determines if the event is successful in receiving the nominated funding requested through the Gippsland Events Acquisition Fund.
Event Report
Please note that all successful events will need to provide an Event Report to Events Gippsland post event.
Enquiries
Enquiries to Danielle Todaro, 5662 9322 or email daniellet@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Submission
Expressions of Interest close 5pm Monday 10 October 2022
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