Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship Fund
Wagga Wagga City Council's Major Events, Festival and Film Sponsorship program aims to fund meaningful, creative and high-quality events for our community and visitors to participate in and enjoy. Council is committed to supporting and enabling a vibrant events calendar for our city and recognises the value of events in driving visitation, creating social connection, celebrating our culture and enlivening our city.
Funding for the following types of events is available:
Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship Program
Incubator Events
New tourism events in their first or second year of development that demonstrate sound organisational planning and a broad appeal that is likely to attract tourism and overnight visitation.
The funding range is: $3,000 to $10,000
Developing Events
Developing major tourism events that have been running for more than two years, that demonstrate sound organisational planning, attract significate attendance and/or overnight visitation and enhances the profile of Wagga Wagga as a major regional events destination.
The funding range is: $3,000 to $20,000
Flagship Events
Established major tourism events that have already received three years funding through the Developing Events category and can present a comprehensive strategy for future growth and development of its tourism potential. This sponsorship is triennial in nature to support the continued growth of the event into new visitor markets and is evaluated annually through a sponsorship acquittal.
The funding range is: $10,000 to $20,000
Out of Round Requests
For new or unplanned projects that arise outside the designated assessment timeframes (see page 11 of 2024/25 Events Sponsorship Program Guidelines). Maximum of one per event over the events lifecycle.
The funding range is: $3,000 to $15,000