ALPINE Shire Council's 2025/26 Community Grants Program and 2025/26 Event Funding Program are now open for applications.
Diverse groups and event organisers are encouraged to apply, with funding starting from as little as $100 to as big as $10,000.
Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr Sarah Nicholas, said these funding opportunities recognise the vital role of groups and organisations across Alpine Shire who bring people together and contribute to the social and economic fabric of the region.
Community groups and event organisers with varying interests are encouraged to apply, including those focused on advocacy, the environment, and sustainability, sporting groups, Traditional Owners of Country, and young people.
The Event Funding Program also includes a specific, separate fund for events held in Dinner Plain.
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Cr Nicholas said council's event funding is aligned with the Alpine Shire Events Strategy 2021, which identifies the needs and priorities of the community and provides a clear and realistic framework for council to guide the future delivery of events.
Event organisers are strongly encouraged to review the strategy prior to applying for funding.
Applicants for both the Community Grants Program and Event Funding Program must apply online via the SmartyGrants grant management system.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 16 June . - apply by visiting https://alpineshire.smartygrants.com.au/
Interested groups and organisations are encouraged to contact council by calling (03) 5755 0555 or emailing info@alpineshire.vic.gov.au.
