Grants and Event Funding

Not-for-profit community organisations are eligible to apply for funding towards the cost of major festivals, events or promotions being held in the Northern Midlands. Major events, festivals or promotions are defined as significant events that are the only one of their kind in the Northern Midlands in any one year and attract significant numbers of people - generally in excess of 2,000 - and/or attract significant media coverage for the Northern Midlands. Assistance maybe 'in kind' or a grant - or a combination of the two methods.
 

Applications for 2024 are now closed. 

Round 1 & 2 Application dates for 2025 will be announced next year.

Application form round 2
 

Northern Midlands community/sporting organisations and not-for-profit organisations are eligible to apply for funding towards special or capital works for the improvement/ benefit of Council or community owned assets. Assistance may be 'in kind', by way of a loan or grant - or a combination of these methods. Please read the guidelines attached to the application form, funds are to be expended within 12 months of allocation.

Applications for 2024/2025 are now closed.

A guide to Government, Non-Government Organisations and Commercial Services can be found at http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/rp/rp1516

Groups who conduct annual appeals will not be given donations by Council as residents have an opportunity to donate on an individual basis.

Individuals or teams of the Northern Midlands Council area who achieve representation for Tasmania in national or international events of amateur status may be given a donation upon request as follows:

Individual

•  National

  • $ 100

• International

  • $ 200

Teams

• National

  • $ 200

• International

  • $ 400

Where possible, all payments be made to the individual participants rather than the sporting or recreational organisations to ensure the proper recognition of the Council’s assistance to the municipal resident. Please call Council on 6397 7303 for more information and application details.

Only one application per individual /organisation per year will be considered.