2026/2027 Tourism Event Funding Program

Before completing this application form, you should have read the Tourism Events Grants guidelines.

Applications must only be for events that will be held between September 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 within the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This section of the application form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for this grant. It is crucial that you complete these questions before any others to ensure you do not waste your time applying for an unsuitable grant.

If you have any questions in regards to these eligibility criteria, please contact 03 5722 0888.

If you do contact us throughout the application process, please quote the application number below:

This grant supports the growth and development of events in the region that attract outside visitation resulting in economic benefits for the town.  Events supported under this program must have a strong tourism focus that demonstrate the potential to promote the Rural City of Wangaratta as a destination and aligns with the strategies of the Rural City of Wangaratta. This program has a strong focus on supporting events in their early years, enabling the event to become financially sustainable and viable in the future.

Applicants are required to outline how the funding will assist the event to contribute to one or more of the following key objectives:

• Increase visitation to the region
• Enhance the Rural City of Wangaratta as a holiday destination
• Attract key target markets
• Provides an economic benefit
• Enhances the culture of the community
• Supports and enhances the local tourism strengths
• Grow the event to become financially viable and sustainable

I confirm that I

• have read and understand the program guidelines 
• am a community group or an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, (sporting, cultural, industry bodies) or private enterprise; 
• have a current Australian bank account in the name of the community group or not-for-profit organisation, or business; 
• have an event that meets one or more of the Tourism Events Grants objectives;  
• am organising an event located in the Rural City of Wangaratta between 1 September 2026 and 30 June 2027;
• am able to demonstrate financial viability 
• do not owe any reports or money to the Rural City of Wangaratta as a result of previous funding or grants
• am able to meet the conditions associated with receiving the grant; and 
• will submit a completed application form before the program closing date.