Major Events Grants

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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 Major Events Grants are now open for events being held between 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027.  
  • Applicants can apply for up to $20,000 financial support and/or $5,000 in kind support per year. Multi-year funding may be available in some cases. 
  • Applications are to be submitted using the grant application form 
  • Applications will close  5pm on Wednesday 22 April 2026
Major Events Grants

Major Events Grants 2026-27

Applications are for up to $20,000 financial support and/or $5,000 in kind support per year(ex GST) for events that:

  • Enhance regional promotion and tourism, increasing tourism spending while respecting local environmental and cultural values
  • Encourage diverse events authentic to the region, including a variety of events across arts, culture, sports, food and wine throughout the year
  • Drive economic benefits for local businesses and contribute to a vibrant, sustainable economy
  • Activate public spaces and townsites to create lively, engaging experiences that benefit visitors, residents and local businesses
Guidelines, application form and budget template

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 are also provided.


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.

Acquittal forms

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. 

Grant recipients

Successful recipients of Major Events Grants for 2025-26 include Margaret River Region Open Studios (MRROS) $20,000 for 3 years,  Cabin Fever $18,000 for 3 years, Cape to Cape Mountain Bike Race $18,000 for 1 year, Lunar Circus $20,000 for year 1 and $15,000 for years 2 & 3, CinefestOZ Film Festival $16,000 for 3 years, Toyota Australian Country Cricket Championships (TACCC) $10,000 for 2 years, WA Windsurfing Wave Classic $12,000 for 1 year. Amounts exclude in-kind support provided. All amounts exclude GST. 

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. 

If you have any questions, please contact:

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.

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Contact Details

Margaret River

41 Wallcliffe Road,
Margaret River WA 6285
PO Box 61
Margaret River WA 6285
Monday - Friday
9am - 4pm

Augusta

66 Allnut Terrace,
Augusta WA 6290
PO Box 61
Margaret River WA 6285
Tues, Wed, Thurs
9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River acknowledges we are on Wadandi and Pibelmen Boodja, whose ancestors and their descendants are the traditional owners of this country.
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