Shire of Upper Gascoyne Community Grant Funding 2026

The Shire of Upper Gascoyne provides organisations the opportunity to apply for funding to conduct events that benefit the Upper Gascoyne community. 

Economic: events that attract majority participation and visitation from outside of the region, that raise destination awareness of the Upper Gascoyne as a destination, and generate economic benefits by injecting new money into the local economy. 

Community: community events that are organised by local community groups and are designed to attract a local audience, create local vibrancy, increase participation and in many cases raise funds or awareness for local organisations ongoing sustainability. 

Donations: in some instances, the Shire will receive requests from community groups for donation of money, gifts or other forms of contribution where no clear benefit can be measured. 

Who is eligible?

• Funding is available to not for profit, incorporated organisations, and commercial organisations that can clearly demonstrate their event will deliver significant additional economic benefit to the Upper Gascoyne region. 
• The applicant is to reside or operate within the Shire of Upper Gascoyne OR be able to show a direct and substantial benefit to residents within the Shire. 

What you need to know?

• This round of funding is for events being held between 21 April 2026 and 31 December 2026.  Applications for this round close on Friday May 8, 2026
• A further round of funding will be open in August 2026, for events being held until 30 June 2027.
• A sponsorship agreement outlining the full terms and conditions of the agreement will be recorded in writing and signed by both parties.
• All sponsorship agreements will be described in the annual report in a manner commensurate with the significance of the sponsorship. 
• Acquittals must be received within six weeks of the event/program/project completion.
• Commercial (for profit) event organisers will be required to submit a formal sponsorship application that will require Council consideration and approval.

For further information and to apply CLICK HERE