The event marketing fund is a Council fund to help individuals or organisations hold a new event in the Kawerau district.
Who may apply
Any person/organisation may apply to Council for funds to help him/her hold a specific event or events in the Kawerau district. The event(s) must have a significant benefit to the Kawerau community and applicants need to demonstrate that the event will be, or is likely to become, an annual event.
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Funding available
Council may contribute up to $1,000 in the first year for new events and up to $500 in the second year for the same event.
Applications for funding
Applicants are required to complete an Event Marketing Application Form. Applications for funding must be submitted in writing and contain the following information:
- Specific details of the event being targeted
- The level of funding being requested
- Specific details on how the requested funds will be used
- Specific details on other sources of funds to be used for targeting the event
- The expected outcome of the event targeting exercise
- General details as to the proposed sources of funding to stage the event if it proceeds
- Details on the expected economic benefit to the Kawerau community
Council will treat all applications as confidential.
Once the targeting campaign is completed, applicants must provide Council with:
- A report on the outcome and the probable reasons for success or failure
- A balance sheet for that event
- An Event Marketing Accountability Form will be required at the completion of the project.
