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.
Major Events Grants Funding
Applications for Major Events Grants are open from Monday 8 April until Friday 17 May 2024.
We look to support events with funding of up to $20,000 per year (inc GST) for events that:
- attract visitors as participants, spectators and support crews
- maximise the economic benefits to local businesses
- are inclusive, foster healthy lifestyles and are respectful of the local community; and
- are environmentally responsible and support the preservation of our unique natural environment.
Guidelines, application form and budget template
Please download the guidelines below to find out about:
- Priorities
- Eligibility
- Funding amounts
- Conditions of funding
- Application process.
The application form and budget template is also provided below.
How to submit your application
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.
2023-24 Grant recipients
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.
2022-23 Grant recipients
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.
More information and contact
If you have any questions, please contact Events Activation Officer Tanya Perdue on (08) 9780 5231 or email [email protected]