Expressions of Interest - Reconnecting Regional NSW Funding
CALLING EVENT ORGANISERS
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
POTENTIAL FUNDING SUPPORT UNDER “RECONNECTING REGIONAL NSW”
Background: The NSW Government has allocated funding to Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program. It aims to promote the social and economic recovery of regional communities following the extended COVID-19 restrictions by delivering regional events that support local businesses in the events, hospitality and accommodation sectors.
Nambucca Valley has a potential allocation of $239, 651. As a result, Council is seeking partners and calling for expressions of interest from event organisers interested in funding to support their event.
Key Event Criteria:
- be open to all members of the public
- free to attend or a very small fee to cover any extra costs
- have a primary purpose of reconnecting communities and improving social cohesion of the local community
- be held before 31 March 2023
Other Essentials:
- event management plan that includes traffic management plan and waste management plan
- fully scoped budget, with areas for funding subsidy clearly identified (For existing events, applicants are encouraged to apply for this funding to make the events larger or more accessible)
- statement addressing estimated visitor numbers and value to broader community
- how the event supports local businesses
- demonstrated experience in event management and delivery
Funding Request:
- from $20,000 up to $239,651
- Council will assess all expressions of interest and make a determination on funding amounts following this process
- expenditure will be required by 31 MARCH 2023
Timeline:
- Expressions of Interest close 30 MAY 2022
- Council to assess Expressions of Interest early June for application deadline 24 JUNE 2022
- Funding deed finalised, pending successful application JULY-AUGUST 2022
- Event held before 31 MARCH 2023
Examples of eligible events:
- community markets and bazaars
- festivals and fairs
- sporting events
- food and leisure events
- recovery events
- community classes and workshops
- agricultural field days (run by community organisations)
- regional racing carnivals (e.g. horse or greyhound racing) run by community organisations
- touring events and theatre programs
- community public holiday celebrations (e.g. Australia Day).
INTERESTED? WHAT TO DO NEXT
Please provide an Expression of Interest by
Monday 30 May 2022 that includes the following;
- Contact details
- Addresses the Key Criteria and Other Essentials as listed above
- A clear amount for your funding request with accompanying scoped budget
Send your Expression of Interest to:
council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au with the subject line:
“Expression of Interest for Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program”
All ideas will be collated and considered in early June and contact made with event organisers.
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