Community
20 June, 2024
MP urges Moyne to cash in on event funding
MEMBER for Lowan and Deputy Leader of the Nationals Emma Kealy has encouraged eligible organisations in the Mortlake area to boost visitation to the town.
The grants are on offer for the next round of the Regional Events Fund Grants of up to $500,000 will be open to organisers of festivals, sports events, exhibitions, and more to attract and grow events of international or national significance.
Grants of up to $50,000 will also be available for marketing and support of events that attract intrastate and interstate visitors.
“We have some truly world-class events in this region largely run by a volunteer base, but they will always need financial support,” Ms Kealy said.
“Whether it be the Mortlake Gift, Mortlake Cup, or the Mortlake Art Show, there is truly something for everyone at our local events.”
Ms Kealy said events could heighten the economic prosperity of the town, and encouraged all to seek potential funding.
“Making sure these events can attract as many people as possible will be incredibly important for the economic future of our towns and local organisations, and this fund will help with that,” she said.
“We want to attract more people to visit regional Victoria, have them stay locally, and increase the amount of money spent in our local communities.
“It would be great to see as many communities as possible benefit from this funding to ensure our regional towns continue to get the support they deserve.”
Applications for the Regional Events Fund, delivered by Visit Victoria, can be made at corporate.visitvictoria.com/events/regional-events-fund.
Ms Kealy said she would be happy to provide letters of support for eligible applications in Mortlake and surrounds.
Local event organisers seeking letters of support are invited to contact Ms Kealy via email at emma.kealy@parliament.vic.gov.au or visit emmakealy.com for further contact options.
Applications under the Regional Events Fund close at the end of June.