Please read the current Festivals and Events Fund Guidelines and speak to a member of the Events and Promotions team before starting an application.
Your organisation must have submitted an Acquittal Report for any past funded grant applications, or your application may be ineligible.
No late applications will be accepted unless an extension has been sought and approved.
Projects which deliver outcomes that support the endorsed objectives of the following will be strongly supported:
Fund Payments (EFTSURE)
Warrnambool City Council uses Eftsure, an external third party company, to help protect against fraud and ensure payments are made to the correct organistation.
Council no longer uses the NAR form, as Eftsure provides an additional security check by independently verifying supplier bank account details before any payments are processed.
All successful applicants will be required to complete an online supplier registration form and will receive a phone call from Eftsure to confirm their bank account details.
This verification step helps prevent payment fraud and protects both Council and applicants.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PREPARE YOUR INITIAL APPLICATION IN A WORD DOCUMENT AND COPY AND PASTE INTO RELEVANT SECTIONS.
Help is available: Council Officers are available if you require assistance applying online or have questions about the Festivals and Events Fund Guidelines. Refer to the Contact Information in the Guidelines if you have any questions about the program.
Preparation for a funding application: Please ensure you have read the Guidelines and refer to the Application Process section. Please allow sufficient time to prepare and submit your application before the closing date.
Completing your application: You do not have to complete this application form all at once. You can press 'save' at any point and log out. When you log back in, your draft application will be saved and you can start where you left off.
If you leave the Application page to view the guidelines or to view other templates, save progress and then remember to GO BACK on your browser - do not close or you will need to log in again.
Submitting your application: To ensure that the application is submitted, make sure that you review and submit your application. When you review, if there are any errors, or compulsory questions that have not been completed, Smarty Grants will let you know. Remember: Once you have submitted your application, no further changes can be made. You will know you have successfully submitted your application when you receive a confirmation screen. A pdf copy of the application will be emailed to the address nominated in the application form.
Attachments and support documents: To upload attachments you must have the documents saved on your computer. If you are not able to upload a document, please contact Council for support.
Technical Assistance: Refer to the Smarty Grants User Manual on Community Grants - Application Help for detailed instructions on how to review and submit your application.
If you have technical issues or need assistance with your password, please contact service@smartygrants.com.au or (03) 9320 6800.
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