New events funding grants available

NEW GRANTS of up to $5000 are available through the Events Tasmania Event Ready Grant program.

The Tasmanian Minister for Small Business, Hospitality and Events, Sara Courtney said the grants are available to organisers of new or upcoming events for the remainder of 2020 through to the end of 2021, and to organisers who are developing or have developed COVID-19 safety plans.

‘COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the events schedule in Tasmania and reduced demand for marketing and other support activities, has enabled $200,000 to be redirected to this new scheme’, Ms Courtney said.

‘As part of the assessment criteria, organisers of events seeking to attract visitors from outside their region and to contribute to the cultural and social fabric of the community are encouraged to apply.’

Applications close Sunday 15 November 2020, with assessment on a competitive basis. More information on the grants is available at www.eventstasmania.com.