Funding for Victorian organisations to hold a business event

Business Event Sponsorship provides businesses and organisations with funding to help with the costs of hosting business events within the City of Melbourne.

Overview

Business Event Sponsorship provides funding to support businesses and organisations intending on holding a business event (conference, exhibition, convention or meeting) within the City of Melbourne.

The business event must:

• increase the economic impact for the city by attracting more visitors to Melbourne
• promote Melbourne as a destination
• foster a cohesive, smart community by encouraging knowledge exchange, education and diversity
• enhance the profile and reputation of Melbourne as the 'knowledge city'
• support businesses within the municipality through financial and in-kind investment in events that enhance their networks, income and profile

What are the eligibility criteria?

To be eligible, you must:

• be holding a business event (conference, exhibition, convention or meeting) within the City of Melbourne municipality
• have an Australian business number (ABN)
• have an appropriate legal structure, such as sole trader, an Australian registered company, business cooperative or partnership

How do you apply?

Find out more about eligibility and how to apply at Business Event Sponsorship.