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The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is committed to supporting major events of State or National significance that attract visitors, generate economic activity, engage the community and promote the region.
Applications for 2026/27 have now closed. Please check back or follow us on social media for updates on when application open for 2027/28.
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We offer up to $20,000 financial support and/or $5,000 in kind support per year(ex GST) for events that:
Multi-year funding may be available in some cases.
Successful recipients of Major Events Grants for 2024-25 include Margaret River Region Open Studios (MRROS) $20,000, Cabin Fever $18,000, Cape to Cape Mountain Bike Race $16,000, Lunar Circus $14,500, Creative Corner's Emergence Creative Festival $14,500 and Kiteboarding WA's Core Big Air Nationals $10,000. All amounts include GST.
Successful recipients of Major Events Grants for 2023-24 included Rapid Ascent Ultramarathon $10,000, Strings Attached WA Guitar Festival $10,000, Fine Vines $7,500 and Kiteboarding WA for the Augusta Big Air Nationals $7,500. All amounts include GST.
Successful recipients of Major Events Grants for 2022-23 included CinefestOz $22,000, Strings Attached WA Guitar Festival $12,100, Fine Vines $9,900, in addition to Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival $16,500, Cabin Fever $11,000, Cape to Cape Mountain Bike Race $11,000, Kiteboarding Australia Wave Nationals $8,250, Lunar Circus $8,250, Margaret River Region Open Studios (MRROS) $13,750, Rapid Ascent Ultramarathon $11,000 and the Margaret River Pro $22,000. All amounts include GST.
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Please download the guidelines below to find out about:
The application form and budget template are also provided.
Please download and complete the application form and submit it to the Shire by email to [email protected] or by post to:
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Augusta Margaret River
PO Box 61
Margaret River WA 6285
Note: Application forms are available in hard copy if required.
A Major Events Grant Acquittal form and Budget Acquittal template can be downloaded below and must be completed by all recipients of Major Events Grants funding within six weeks after event completion.
Tanya Perdue
Events Activation Officer
Phone: 08 9780 5231
Email: [email protected]
For permits and compliance with relevant legislation and Shire policies, please contact:
Catherine Gardiner
Events and Permit Officer
Phone: 08 9780 5266
Email: [email protected]
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Shire to discuss their application before submitting.
