Council’s Event Sponsorship Funding Panel assesses event sponsorship applications for the anticipated economic, social and cultural benefits to the area. Events are also compared against strategies of importance identified by the community in the Manning Valley Community Plan. Strategies considered include Leisure and Recreation, Sport, Arts and Culture, Reconciliation, Heritage, Community Relationships, and Community Identity.

Prior to any sponsorship consideration, council requires an “Application to Hold an Event” to be completed if the event is to be held on council land or requires any council services.

Councillors will consider recommendations for sponsorship from the Panel at the July meeting of council, after which applicants can expect to receive notification in late July.

Please click here for more information and forms, and the Manning Valley Community Plan is available here.