Apply for event funding!
Helping you bring your ideas to life!
Sponsorship applications have now closed, thank you to everyone who applied for this round.
Shellharbour City Council is committed to providing appropriate and equitable sponsorship assistance to the community within the Shellharbour City Local Government Area.
Each year, Council offers financial assistance through our Sponsorship Policy. The Event Funding Scholarships are intended to support local individuals or groups organising community events and activities.
In helping fund your big ideas, Council are proud to further develop the range of existing events & activities on offer to our community. In turn, this also maximises the economic and social benefits to the city!
If you are planning a community event or activity, or if you have a great idea, we’d love to hear from you.
Who can apply?
Individuals, community groups & event organisers seeking to organise community events / activities.
Commercial Sponsorships may also be considered for not-for-profit groups, organisations or individuals seeking to organise an event/activity that has demonstrable benefit to the community.
When to apply?
Submissions for the 2024 Event Funding Sponsorship have now closed.
Thank you to all who applied, stay tuned for more information about the next round of funding.
Sponsorship Categories
We are looking to support local events or activities that fit in one of the following categories:
- Citywide event/activity (an event/activity which encompasses the community of the whole of Shellharbour City)
- Local general community event/activity (suburb based – a community event/activity held in a particular suburb with the aim of bringing together the whole of the community of that suburb and opportunity for beyond)
- Sporting events/activities of State or National significance held within the Shellharbour City LGA.
What funding is available?
There are 2 main steams of scholarship funding grants available. All sponsorship will be considered on a one-off basis. Please read the Sponsorship Policy for full eligibility & funding details.
Event or activity support for ordinary sponsorship
- City wide events/activities – funding to a maximum of $10,000 + GST
- Local general community events/activities – funding to a maximum of $5,000 + GST
- Sporting events/activities of State or National significance – funding to a maximum of $5,000 + GST
Amounts listed are maximum funding. Smaller amounts may be offered if an opportunity presents to fund multiple event or activity applications. Please read the Sponsorship Policy for full details (p.5)
Event or activity support for commercial sponsorship
- Events/activities involving activities providing city wide exposure across 1 or more of the following LGAs - Shellharbour/Illawarra/Kiama - funding to a maximum of $10,000 + GST
- Local general community events/activities – funding to a maximum of $5,000 + GST
- Sporting events/activities of State or National significance – funding to a max. of $5,000 + GS
Amounts listed are maximum funding. Smaller amounts may be offered if an opportunity presents to fund multiple event or activity applications. Please read the Sponsorship Policy for full details (p.5)
In-Kind Sponsorship
Applications must identify any In-Kind sponsorship requested as part of their submission. In-Kind support from Council could include things such as the use of Council spaces, staff support etc.
How to apply?
- Read our Sponsorship Policy
- Complete and submit an Event Sponsorship Application Form. Determine whether your event meets the criteria outlined in the policy.
*Note that there are specific categories and types of events and activities that are not eligible for sponsorship through this program. Please review this policy carefully to ensure your application will be considered and is eligible. - Ensure that your application and any supporting material are submitted to Council as soon as possible. The application process will only remain open until the funding for sponsorship is exhausted.
- If you require support to complete the application, or have any questions about your eligibility, please contact the Events Team at events@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au. We are always happy to help!