It's GREAT!

Gilgandra Shire Council (GSC) recognises that local events contribute to the vibrancy and energy of our town and region. The ability to deliver events is critical to drive our region’s competitive advantage and economic growth.

The It’s GREAT Program has been established in order to assist with investment into events in the Gilgandra Region. Funding will be provided to local businesses and community groups to assist in the delivery of events within the Gilgandra Region.

The It’s GREAT Program has the following objectives:

• To encourage events that complement our Community Strategic plan and our Regions activation and revitalisation projects including the Gilgandra Activation Blueprint
• Develop a culture and infrastructure that supports and grows a vibrant events calendar in the Gilgandra Region
• Maximise the contribution events make to tourism and economic development in the Gilgandra Region
• Recognise the contribution events make to the social and cultural development of residents and visitors to the Gilgandra Region
• To promote the Gilgandra Region as an attractive place to Live > Enjoy > Grow

The total pool of grant funding for 2023/24 is $50,000. Grants will be considered in one competitive funding round for local events under 2 funding categories:

• Stream 1: Up to $2,000 (ex GST) - Non-matched funding.
• Stream 2: Open (ex GST) - Contribution required.

Find out more in the IT's GREAT resource provided, download your copy here!(PDF, 44MB) 

Applications open Monday, 8 April 2024 and close 5pm Friday, 31 May 2024.

Please download and review the attached It's GREAT Resource(PDF, 44MB) to find out more about the program including Terms and Conditions and eligibility requirements.

The It’s GREAT Program has been established to assist with investment in events in the Gilgandra Region. Local businesses, community groups and Clubs are able to apply for funding for local events.

All events are encouraged to be accessible and inclusive. Please note, all events must be completed and acquitted by 30 June 2025.

Please review the resource provided for the full terms and conditions and eligibility criteria before submitting your application. Applications close 5pm Friday, 31 May 2024.

(PDF, 44MB)

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Application steps:

1. Contact Council’s Activations and Communications Team to discuss your project.

Email: enjoy@gilgandra.nsw.gov.au, phone: 02 6817 8800, or book and appointment and visit us at Council’s Warren Road office.

2. Plan your project; gather quotes, complete Budget and Action Plan Templates(XLSX, 110KB) (provided), consider insurance/permits required.

3.Complete the online application; using the form provided below. You can download a copy of the application questions here if you wish to work on these in a word document prior and then copy and paste into the online form.

Resources:

- Councils Activations and Communications Team - enjoy@gilgandra.nsw.gov.au | 02 6817 8800

- It's Great Resource(PDF, 44MB) - Program information including application process and T&Cs.

- Event Budget & Action Plan Template(XLSX, 110KB)  - complete this and submit with your application.

Application must be received prior to Friday, 31 May 2024 at 5.00 pm through this online form found below.

 Apply Here!