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Funding for events held in regional Victoria
Overview
The Regional Events Fund VIC provides funding to support events held in regional Victoria that attract visitors, create job opportunities and contribute to the local visitor economy.
It supports the attraction, development, marketing and growth of events through three funding streams.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- have an Australian business number (ABN)
- have a minimum of $20 million public liability insurance and other relevant insurance cover
- be conducting an event or festival within regional Victoria that will attract visitation to the area
Additional stream-specific notes:
- Stream 1 applicants should discuss their proposed event with Visit Victoria or their Regional Tourism Board
- Stream 2 provides up to $500,000 and has several funding rounds per year
- Stream 3 provides up to $50,000 and applications are opened monthly each year (excluding December and January) through to 30 June 2027
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Funding Amount
Up to $500,000
Closing Date
30 June 2027(337 days left)
Eligible Locations
VIC
Last updated: 12 February 2026