About our Event Grants

The Event Grants aim to support community-based events and activities which activate public areas, connect people to place, and promote the diverse community and culture of the City of Canada Bay.

Applications open

Apply for an Event Grant through SmartyGrants

Types of events

Small event

  • Funding up to $2,500

    Your event may be SMALL if it:

    • Is held indoors or in a small outdoor area.
    • Targets a specific demographic or section of the community.

Medium event

  • Funding up to $7,500

    Your event may be MEDIUM if it:

    • Is likely to have 1,000 or less attendees.
    • Is held outdoor in an open space.
    • Targets a major section of the community.

Major event

  • Funding up to $15,000 (matched contribution)

    Your event may be MAJOR if it:

    • Is likely to have over 1,000 attendees.
    • Is held outdoors in a large open space.
    • Targets the broader community.
    • Partners with various other organisations and businesses which contribute financially to the event.
    • Involves significant infrastructure.

Examples of eligible budget items or what funding must be spent on: