Ballina Shire Council is pleased to announce that the Festival and Event Funding Program for the 2027/28 financial year is now open.
Local Event organisers are invited to express an interest by completing an online application and lodging it with Council. There is a total amount of approximately $150,000 available for distribution for event funding opportunities.
Eligibility criteria includes:
For more eligibility criteria refer to the Festivals and Events Support Program Policy(PDF, 152KB)
Applications close Friday 6 November 2026. Funding will be available from 1 July 2027.
Complete the application form
Festival and Event Support Program - Funding Agreement with Terms and Conditions(PDF, 119KB)
In addition to the application process, Council measures its investment in the Festivals and Events Support Program by requesting event organisers provide survey results from their event and acquittal of funding. Both of these requirements are also useful tools for event organisers in planning and developing future events.
The sample survey provided below can be tailored to meet the needs of event organisers. To ensure a significant proportion of attendees provide feedback, it is important that surveys are conducted by event organisers or experienced volunteers. Although the completion of event surveys is not mandatory for funding, it is highly regarded when organisers seek future funding. Survey results may also assist event organisers in securing other government funding.
Recipient organisations must submit a completed acquittal form within six weeks after the event. The acquittal form is a written overview of the event outcomes, including statistical and financial information.