Grants open for festivals

GRANTS of up to $10,000 will be available to support local festival and event organisers, as part of the Moyne Shire Council Festival and Event Fund.

Applications are now open, with funding available for eligible participants who are able to demonstrate either a significant social, cultural, economic, or environmental contribution to the community.

Mayor Karen Foster said she is looking forward to seeing applications from a range of local festivals and events on this year’s social calendar.

“This funding will help us continue to support socially inclusive and culturally and contribute to the growth of our region,” she said.

“Festivals and events have a longterm flow on effect beyond ticket sales –driving increased visitation and supporting local businesses, which is why council is so proud to support events across the region.”

“The grant will assist festival and event organisers with expenses such as equipment and infrastructure, planning and development, environmental sustainability, promotion and marketing strategies.” au Applications for the Festival and Event

The Events Team can be contacted on 1300 656 564 or moyne@moyne.vic.gov.

Gunditjmara obligations for looking after Country.”

DEECA is investing $22.5 million over four years to reinvigorate Traditional Owner-led cultural land and fire management practices as part of the broader Reducing Bushfire Risk funding.

The program contributes to achieving the vision of the Victorian Traditional Owner Cultural Fire Strategy and supports existing partnerships between Traditional Owners and state agencies.

Cultural fire is used by Traditional Owners to heal Country and fulfil their rights and obligations to care for Country.

Before colonisation, cultural burning was used for a wide range of purposes, including protecting Country, providing habitat for wildlife and the harvesting of resources.

For more information, visit www.environment.vic.gov. au/grants/cultural-fire-grants.

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