Funding for major events held in Canberra
Grants to support the delivery of major events in Canberra by providing funding to help deliver event activity that generates tourism visitation, marketing impact and community engagement.
Organisers delivering events in Canberra.
Applicants must have a current Australian business number (ABN); hold Public Liability Insurance (PLI) of no less than $20 million per incident; agree to indemnify the Territory, its employees and agents from and against all actions, suits, claims, costs and demands directly or indirectly arising from the operation of the business.
Applications should ideally be submitted 6 months prior to the commencement of the event.
Applications are considered and assessed by VisitCanberra in line with the criteria:
- Economic Benefit
- Marketing Impact
- Social and Community Benefit and Event Leveraging Opportunities
- Event Management Capacity and Capability
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Last updated: 12 February 2026