Event organisers share in $270,000 in Council grants
Published on 27 May 2022
Some of the Sunraysia region’s most innovative and popular events have shared in more than $270,000 through the latest round of Mildura Rural City Council’s Events Funding and Support Grants Program.
Councillors endorsed the latest round of funding at last night’s Ordinary Council Meeting, which includes a diverse range of both large and smaller initiatives, as well as several new events.
Councillor for Recreation and Events Mark Eckel congratulated all successful applicants.
“Our region is recognised as an events destination, drawing in hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, and that’s largely due to the numerous dedicated organisers who volunteer countless hours of their own time to make their events a success,” Cr Eckel said.
“This not only provides opportunities for local competitors or members to enjoy their sport or area of interest, but serves as a vital boost for our economy through visitor spending.
“It’s also great to be able to partner with several new events this year, including SemiArid Festival, Timmis Speedway events, Murray Masters Swimming, Sunraysia Gang Show, Willys Nationals, Fair Food Week, Pine Plains Camp Oven Cook off."
Events Funding and Support Grants are available across three tiers - Hallmark Events (Tier 1), Major Events (Tier 2) and Community Events (Tier 3).
Thirty-three recipients will this year share in $271,750 in Events Funding and Support Grant funding across the three streams.
Tier 1 – Hallmark Events
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Applicant
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Event
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Funding for 2022-2023
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North West Victorian Motorcycle Club
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2023 Hattah Desert Race
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$50,000
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Arts Mildura
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2022 SemiArid Festival
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$50,000
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Mildura & District Ski Club
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2023 Mildura 100 Ski Race
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$23,750
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Mildura City Heart
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2023 Show & Shine
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$5,000
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Total Funding
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$128,750
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Tier 2 - Major Events
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Applicant
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Event
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Funding for 2022-2023
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Mildura Bowls Club
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2023 Mildura Bowls Carnival
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$6,875
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Mildura Speedway Drivers Club Inc
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2023 Easter Powersports Weekend
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$8,125
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Sunraysia Golf Tours Pty. Ltd.
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2023 Shane Doherty Memorial Tri-State Masters
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$9,375
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Desert City Street Rodders
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2022 Goanna Run
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$15,000
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Sunraysia Drag Racing Association
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2022 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series
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$16,250
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Mildura Speedway Drivers Club Inc
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2023 Australian Production Sedan Titles
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$8,125
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Total Funding
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$63,750
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Tier 3 – Community Event
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Applicant
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Event
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Funding for 2022-2023
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Mildura Racing Club
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2022 Bet375 Mildura Cup Carnival
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$4,625
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Mildura Rowing Club
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2023 Mildura Wentworth Easter Rowing Regatta
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$3,875
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Patchewollock Music Festival Incorporated
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2022 Patchewollock Music Festival
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$4,625
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Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show
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2022 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show
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$4,625
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Mildura Racing Club
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2022 Melbourne Cup Day at Mildura
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$4,625
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Wakeboard Victoria
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2022 Mildura Classic
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$4,250
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Mildura Writers Festival
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2022 Mildura Writer’s Festival
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$4,625
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Merbein Community Rodeo
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2022 Merbein Community Rodeo
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$3,875
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Cullulleraine Music Festival
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2022 Cullulleraine Music Festival
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$4,250
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Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities Council
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2022 Sunraysia Multicultural Festival
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$4,625
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Mildura Lawn Tennis Club Inc
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2023 Mildura Easter Junior & Open Plus
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$3,875
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North West Victorian Motorcycle Club
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2022 Farmers Six Hour Pony Express
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$3,875
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Total Funding
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$51,750
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Tier 3 – Community Events Support Grants
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Applicant
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Event
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Funding for 2022-2023
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Millewa Community Pioneer Forest & Historical Society Inc
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2022 Back to Basics Open Day
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$2,500
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Sunraysia Dirt Karters Inc
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2023 Mildura All Power Nationals
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$2,500
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Mildura Murray Masters Swimming Club Inc
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2022 Mildura Murray Masters Swimming Carnival
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$2,500
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Sunraysia Gang Show
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2022 Gang Show – A World Full of Wonder
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$2,500
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Garden of Hope Mildura Inc
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2023 Family Fun Day
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$2,500
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Willys Downunder Club
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3rd Australian Willys Nationals
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$2,500
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Sharkfest Inc
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2022 Sharkfest Music Festival
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$2,500
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Regenerative Communities
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2022 Fair Food Week – Out of the Box Cookoff
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$2,500
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Pine Plains Lodge
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2022 Camp Oven Cook Off
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$2,500
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Merbein South Community Hall & Recreational Park Inc
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2022 Merbein Community Hall Motor Show
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$2,500
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Mildura Alcheringa Pony Club
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2022 Mildura Horse Trials
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$2,500
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Total Funding
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$27,500
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For more information about Council grants programs visit mildura.vic.gov.au/grants
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