Iconic Events Grant 2025-26

The Iconic Events Grant supports initiatives that contribute to Eurobodalla’s strong economy through learning, employment and business opportunities. It aligns with the theme "Our Economy" from the Eurobodalla Community Strategic Plan 2042, which seeks to promote vibrant events and tourism to become a top destination. 

This grant is ideal for events attracting more than 5,000 attendees.

The Iconic Events Grant is guided by the Eurobodalla Destination Action Plan 2023-2028 and the Eurobodalla Events Strategy 2025-29. 

Before completing this application form, you should have read the 2025-26 Iconic Events Grant Guidelines.

Applicants who take the time to read and understand these documents will be much better placed to submit a strong application.

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

To avoid losing any work, it’s a good idea to save regularly - we recommend every 5 to 10 minutes. If you don’t save or change pages, you will be logged out after 20 minutes and any unsaved changes will be lost. You don’t need to complete the form all at once - you can work on it in stages. Just make sure to click ‘save’ each time before you exit.

If you have any questions, please contact Council's Grants team on (02) 4474 7363 or email grants@esc.nsw.gov.au 

If you do contact us throughout the application process, please quote the application number below.

This section of the application form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for this grant. It is important that you complete this section before you start your application to ensure you do not waste your time applying for an unsuitable grant.

Before proceeding, please confirm the following:

• you have read and understood the program guidelines 
• you are able to demonstrate alignment between your event and the objectives of this program
• your event is being delivered by an eligible applicant group, such as local event organisers (organisations delivering large-scale events with significant economic and community benefit), tourism and cultural organisations (groups planning events that drive visitation and enhance the region’s cultural vibrancy), sporting bodies and major competition organisers (sporting organisations hosting regional, state, or national sporting events that attract inter-state competitors, teams, and spectators), or nature-based, wellness, and industry-aligned event organisers (groups creating events that showcase Eurobodalla’s natural landscapes, outdoor recreation, wellness experiences, and local industries, attracting eco-tourists and niche markets).
• you or your organisation is incorporated, or is auspiced by an incorporated organisation for the purposes of this application
• your organisation is located in (and/or supplies services to) Eurobodalla Local Government Area (NSW).
• your organisation is able to demonstrate financial viability 
• your organisation does not owe any reports or money to Eurobodalla Shire Council as a result of previous funding or grants
• your organisation has the appropriate type and level of insurance for the activities that are the subject of this grant
• your organisation is not a political party
• you or your organisation is not a state or federal government representative, organisation, department or entity.