Deadline Date: January 31, 2026
The City of PAE has launched the Events Grant Program to support event organisers in delivering innovative, creative and sustainable events that align with the City Vision and enhance the economic, social and cultural life in PAE.
The focus of the program is on Economic Development – return economic benefit to businesses in the City of PAE, Visitor Economy – attract tourists and visitors to the City of PAE, Arts and Culture – foster access to social and cultural diversity, Placemaking – large scale public space activation, Delivery of significant community celebrations, Delivery of select significant sporting events (with broad community interest and participation), and Responsiveness to Council’s adopted Activation Principles.
The Events Grant Program is designed to provide opportunities for event organisers to create meaningful events that strengthen community engagement and support the broader development of the region. Events may be delivered under three different categories, each targeting various audience sizes and community benefits. Neighbourhood Events are small-scale activities that generate participation and promote a strong community identity within neighbourhoods and must align with at least one of the program’s main objectives. Community Events represent medium-scale initiatives that celebrate the cultural and social life of the community and are required to align with at least two of the objectives. Regional Events are large-scale programs that attract audiences from across the metropolitan region, delivering significant and measurable economic benefit to the City of PAE, and must align with at least three of the objectives.
The grant amounts vary according to the scale of the event. Neighbourhood Events costing up to $5,000 may receive a maximum grant of up to $1,000. Community Events with budgets between $5,000 and $30,000 are eligible for grants of up to $7,500. Regional Events with costs above $30,000 may receive grants of up to $15,000.
Both community groups and professional event organisers are encouraged to apply. Eligible applicants must be a legal entity holding an ABN and appropriate public liability insurance. Individuals or entities without an ABN are not eligible.
For more information, visit City of PAE.
