Event and festival funding - Seed Events and Festivals Funding and Sponsorship Round 2

Overview Lake Macquarie City Council supports event organisers and community groups to deliver events, festivals, sporting celebrations and conferences across the city, which benefit the community and support the outcomes of Council's Event and Festival Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2028. This opportunity relates to Round 2 of the Seed Events and Festivals Funding and Sponsorship program. Purpose The program aims to fund meaningful, creative and high-quality events for the community and visitors. Funding Seed Funding and Sponsorship is prioritised for events and festivals that: Celebrate community and Lake Macquarie's unique culture and identity Assist in building diverse and economically strong communities Are attractive to visitors Are engaging, surprising and entertaining Round 2 details for the Seed Events and Festivals Funding and Sponsorship category: Applications open: 3 August 2026 Applications close: 25 September 2026 Outcome known: 8 December 2026 For events held within: January 2027 to November 2027 Instructions to Tenderers Applicants can sign up to the Your City e-newsletter to stay up to date on funding opportunities.