Event Funding Program

2024 EVENT FUNDING PROGRAM

Coolamon Shire Council has allocated funding towards its annual event funding program. This funding program provides financial assistance for community or tourism related events held within the Shire. Funds are to assist Coolamon Shire to increase levels of day and overnight visitation. 

Applicants can apply for funds from a pool of $10,000 (maximum of $3,000 per application), which will be assessed and allocated as per the program guidelines. The event must be held between 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.

The 2024 application process is open. The application process is now open. Funds will be available until money has been exhausted. 

Funding must be used for:

  1. Promotion and marketing – Items and activities to assist with the promotion and marketing of the event; or

  2. Item or activity that will increase attendees to the event 

(Priority will be given to events that will be utilising funding for promotion and marketing) 

To apply please read and complete the below:

Funding Program - Guidelines (PDF)
Funding Program - Guidelines (Word)
Funding Program - Application Form (PDF)
Funding Program - Application Form (Word)

Funding guidelines and application forms are also available at the below two sites:

  • Hardcopy from the Coolamon Shire Council

  • Hardcopy from the Coolamon Library

Completed application forms and supporting material can be submitted by:

POST
Coolamon Shire Council
Event Funding Program
PO Box 101
COOLAMON NSW 2701

EMAIL
council@coolamon.nsw.gov.au

HAND DELIVERED
(Marked “Coolamon Shire Event Funding Program”)
Coolamon Shire Council
55 Cowabbie Street, Coolamon

Should you require any further information in regard to the Funding, please contact Council’s Tourism and Business Development Officer on 6927 2492 or email council@coolamon.nsw.gov.au

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Heritage Grants

In association with the NSW Heritage Branch of the Office of Environment and Heritage, Coolamon Shire Council provides grants to assist owners to undertake preservation works to Items of Environmental Heritage or properties located within Heritage Conservation Areas. The maximum amount available for any single application is $16,800 (category total). It is advised however that as a minimum, applicants must contribute at least 50% of total project costs.

Aim of the Fund

The aim of the local heritage grants category is to facilitate the development of Coolamon as a major cultural centre and develop a 'keeping place' for our heritage as outlined Council's Community Strategic Plan.

What Type of Projects may be Funded?

As a guide, local heritage grant funded projects may include (and not be limited to):

  • Conservation works and maintenance works projects;

  • Adaptive reuse projects;

  • Interpretation projects

  • Conservation management plans.

Generally funding will not be provided for:

  • New buildings or works.

  • Routine maintenance.

  • Purchase of heritage buildings.

  • Relocation of buildings or work to relocated buildings.

  • Floodlighting of heritage buildings

  • Purchase of equipment

  • Moveable railway heritage items.

Examples of Eligible Project's

  • Reroofing or re-guttering a dwelling in the conservation area.

  • Repainting a building in conservation area.

  • Repair works to a heritage item.

  • Reinstatement of original features to a dwelling or heritage item.

How Can I Apply?

Information on the grants period and how to apply is made available to the community in March of each year via advertisement. To apply for the current period click here.

Please note:

  • As a minimum applicants must contribute at least 50% of total project costs

  • All projects should be discussed with Council's Planning and Environment Section.

All projects must be completed by the 1 May following a successful application.

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Disaster Recovery

Transition to NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA)

The NSW RA is responsible for facilitating disaster prevention, preparedness, recovery, reconstruction, and adaptation to mitigate and adapt to the effects of natural disasters in NSW.

SUPPORT FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

FUNDING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS & SYSTEMIC RISK PROJECTS

  • Disaster Ready Fund - The Australian Government has established the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF). The DRF will provide up to one billion dollars over the next five years, from 2023-24 to help communities protect themselves against the impacts of natural hazards across Australia. Funding for DRF Round One: 2023-24 is now open. Up to $200 million in funding is available, with projects to commence from 2023-24. The NSW Reconstruction Authority is the lead agency in NSW and will coordinate proposals. The DRF will complement, rather than duplicate, the recovery funding available under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (attached).

  • Applications for Round One of the Disaster Ready Fund opened on 10 January 2023 and will close 5.00pm AEDT 6 March 2023.

 LOCAL IMPACT