COMMUNITY GROWTH FUND & OUTGOING SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

For an application must meet one of these eligibility criteria for funding:

• Engagement and Activation - Projects must be designed to actively engage the local community and activate spaces.
• Inclusivity and Accessibility - Projects must create an inclusive and accessible space to encourage increased patronage and visitors. Accessibility should be a priority to accommodate diverse needs.
• Aesthetic Enhancement - Projects should aim to enhance the aesthetic appeal of publicly accessible spaces, contributing positively to the visual landscape of the area.
• Community Engagement - Projects should encourage more people to visit, invest, live, work, play, and spend time in the designated area, fostering community cohesion and vitality.
• History and Heritage – Projects that acknowledges our history and heritage and celebrates our diverse cultures.
• Project Expenses - Funding may cover essential project materials and equipment, including freight costs; venue hire, including Shire venues; contracted labour costs, performers, and/or artists fees, including travel and accommodation.
• Promotion and Communication - Funding may be used for publicity, marketing, and communication costs to effectively promote the project and engage the community.
• Catering Costs - Catering expenses are permissible when integrated into a community building project, must not exceed 50% of the total budget.
• Operational Expenses - Operational expenses, such as insurance, rates, and lease, are acceptable and must not exceed 50% of the total budget.
• Community and Social Impact - Projects should drive community and social outcomes to enhance the quality of life in local communities, contributing to community, arts, cultural, and sporting.
• Community Well-being - Projects should aim to improve the capacity and wellbeing of the community, with a particular focus on youth, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, older persons, and access and inclusion initiatives.

Community Growth Fund Guidelines 

Community Growth Fund Application Form 

Up to $10,000 Funding and In-kind Sponsorship

This tier is for community organisations or events that significantly attract competitors or visitors to the Carnarvon region. In exchange for this sponsorship, we ask for the following acknowledgments:

• Recognition as ‘Major Sponsor’
• Prominent placement of the Shire of Carnarvon logo on marketing materials (posters, flyers, banners, websites)
• Display of Shire-provided signage during the event or program
• Inclusion of our logo in print and media advertising
• Custom printed event signage and promotional items (e.g., merchandise) featuring our logo
• Mention of the Shire in radio or television advertising
• Recognition in all press releases and media coverage
• Verbal acknowledgment of our support during event opening/closing ceremonies or speeches
• Inclusion in event programs or schedules
• Social media mentions and tags highlighting our sponsorship
• Opportunity for our representatives to attend and speak at key event functions

Up to $5,000 Funding and In-kind Sponsorship

This tier is designed for community organisations and events that enhance the liveability of Carnarvon while attracting competitors and/or spectators. In return for this sponsorship, we request the following acknowledgments:

• Recognition as ‘Sponsor’
• Inclusion of our logo on promotional materials (flyers, brochures, event websites)
• Display of Shire-provided signage during the event or program
• Mention of the Shire in event-related communications and social media posts
• Verbal acknowledgment of our support during event opening/closing ceremonies or speeches
• Social media mentions and tags highlighting our sponsorship
• Opportunity for our representatives to attend and speak at key event functions

Outgoing Sponsorship Program Guidelines 

Outgoing Sponsorship Application Form