Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council Events Support Program
2026/27
Before you apply, please read the Events Support Program 2026/27 guidelines. You can download them from Council's
Events Support Program web page
.
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Applicant Details
Business/organisation name
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ABN (if applicable)
Contact name
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Phone number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Email
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example@example.com
Address
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New Event = not previously held in the Council area; seed funding up to $2,500. Regional Event = funding $5,000 to $15,000 and demonstrated major economic impact. Funding over $15,000 (Hallmark Event) is decided by Council outside this program; please contact us.
Regional Event: which of these does your event meet? (tick all that apply)
Over 800 event attendees
Over 500 bed nights
A substantial regional, state, national or international profile
None of these
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Event Details
Event title
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Venue / location
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Event start date
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Day
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Month
Year
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Events must be held before 30 June 2027 to be eligible.
Event end date
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Day
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Month
Year
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Events must be held before 30 June 2027 to be eligible.
Event Start Time
Hour Minutes
Event Finish Time
Hour Minutes
Event type
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New Event
Regional Event
Cost
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Free entry
Ticketed
Anticipated attendee numbers
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Description & Outcomes
Event description (max. 300 words)
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Max 300 words
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Has the event been held within the last two years?
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Yes
No
Other
If yes, how does it substantially differ from the previous event?
0/300
Please clearly outline how your event meets the principles of the event/festival program
Max 300 words
0/300
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Expected economic/social outcomes (max. 300 words)
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Max 300 words
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Strategic Alignment & Viability
Tell us in your own words (max. 300 words) how your event will benefit our region, with an emphasis on economic development: the visitors it will attract and bed nights, what they might spend, and the lasting impact the event will make.
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Max 300 words
These plans guide the program and may help you:
CGVC Cultural Tourism Strategy
CGVC Strategic Plan 2026–2030: Our Valleys, Our Vision
CGVC Economic Development Plan 2023–2027
Clare Valley Destination Management Plan 2026–2030
South Australian Tourism Plan 2030
South Australian Arts and Cultural Tourism Strategy
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Marketing strategy to generate media coverage within the state
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Website, booking page and/or Facebook/social media event link
Budget
Please demonstrate how the event is financially sustainable. (max. 300 words)
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Will the event proceed if you receive less funding?
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Yes
No
If yes — how will you make up the shortfall? If no — why won't the event proceed?
Grant-funded budget items
List each item the grant will pay for and its cost excluding GST. A new row appears as you fill in the last one. You can add up to 12 items.
Item 1 description
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Item 1 amount ($)
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Item 2 description
Item 2 amount ($)
Item 3 description
Item 3 amount ($)
Item 4 description
Item 4 amount ($)
Item 5 description
Item 5 amount ($)
Item 6 description
Item 6 amount ($)
Item 7 description
Item 7 amount ($)
Item 8 description
Item 8 amount ($)
Item 9 description
Item 9 amount ($)
Item 10 description
Item 10 amount ($)
Item 11 description
Item 11 amount ($)
Item 12 description
Item 12 amount ($)
Please only include items being funded by this grant. Eligible costs include artist fees, travel within Australia only, promotional materials, and venue and equipment hire. Alcohol is not eligible.
If you have received funding support for this event from outside the Event Support Program, please list the source(s) and amount.
Other event costs not funded by this grant, excluding GST ($)
Total of grant-funded items ($)
Amount requested excluding GST
Total event cost excluding GST
New Event funding is capped at $2,500.
Regional Event funding must be between $5,000 and $15,000.
Operational Considerations
Road closure / traffic management required?
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Yes
No
Banner pole display on Clare Main Street required?
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Yes
No
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Will catering be supplied or consumed at this event?
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Yes
No
Will liquor be served or consumed at this event?
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Yes
No
Will fireworks be used at this event?
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Yes
No
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Confirm before submitting
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I have read the Events Support Program guidelines
I have completed all sections of the application form
My event type classification (New/Regional) is correct
Attach supporting documents
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Upload a File
Drag and drop files here
Choose a file
Public Liability Insurance certificate of currency, budget detail, marketing/business plan. Maximum 10MB per file.
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Payment & Declaration
Account name
BSB number
Account number
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Is this application being auspiced by another organisation?
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Yes
No
Name of auspicing organisation
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Auspicing organisation signatory name
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First Name
Last Name
Auspicing organisation signatory role
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Auspicing organisation signatory signature
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Applicant name
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Role
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Signature
Eligibility check
Only eligible applications progress to assessment. Please confirm each statement below.
I confirm that:
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We are an Australian incorporated organisation or individual, or we are auspiced by an eligible organisation
I have an ABN, if applicable to my organisation
The event will be hosted in the Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council area
The event is not a market
This is the only event our organisation is applying for in this funding round
We are not seeking Event Support Program funds for alcohol
Any event that involves road closures and larger crowds may require traffic management. Please complete the
CGVC Event Application Form
if required, and submit it to admin@cgvc.sa.gov.au. Note: this is a separate form from this grant application.
Please contact infrastructure@cgvc.sa.gov.au or call 8842 6400
You must comply with
Food Safety Standard 3.2.2A
. A separate
Event Organiser Temporary Food Event Form
is required, and food stall holders need a
Temporary Food Permit
.
Food Safety Management Tools
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You may need a Limited Liquor Licence under the Liquor Licensing Act 1997. See Consumer and Business Services,
www.cbs.sa.gov.au
or 131 882. Apply at least 14 days before your event
Fireworks must be provided and operated by a
SafeWork SA
licensed pyrotechnician
I understand a Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency for a minimum of $20 million is required for the event, and I will supply a copy to Council if I am successful.
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I understand a Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency for a minimum of $20 million is required for the event, and I will supply a copy to Council if I am successful.
Statement of understanding
I acknowledge that:
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My application is subject to the consideration and approval of authorised Officers of Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council
I authorise the information contained in and attached to this application to be circulated and reviewed by Council officers and their advisers
Personal information provided on this form will be used by Council or its agents, can be accessed by me, and may be available to third parties in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1991
It is the responsibility of the Event Organiser to ensure the event meets all necessary by-law, policy, standards and legislative requirements
I have read and agreed to the Events – Financial Support Policy
It is the responsibility of the Event Organiser to ensure all other parties involved in the event have the appropriate level of Public Liability Insurance (to be retained by the Event Organiser)
Date
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Month
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Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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Thank you for taking the time to prepare your application. Applications for the 2026/27 Events Support Program must be submitted before 9am Monday 30 November 2026. Events must be held before 30 June 2027. You will be notified of the outcome by late December 2026. Questions? Contact Heidi Hodge, Manager Community Services, hhodge@cgvc.sa.gov.au.
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