Event Sponsorship

Livingstone Shire Council recognises the positive impact social, cultural, and environmental initiatives deliver to communities across the Shire and is committed to providing worthwhile support and meaningful assistance through its various grant programs and activities. There is a wealth of evidence-based research that demonstrates how art and culture can create a strong sense of place, belonging and self-awareness.

Council’s Community Development and Events Team manages Council’s event sponsorship program and is proud to support both major and minor events in our region. Council’s sponsorship program is aimed at events across our region that benefit the community, bring tourism, support the ideals of Livingstone Shire Council and are unique to our region.

Types of Sponsorship

  • A dedicated in-kind allocation for organisers of events or activities that occur at Emu Park Cultural Hall, Yeppoon Town Hall, or any park/reserve area in the shire. In-kind value is calculated on the adopted Fees and Charges Schedule. Examples include hall bookings for local theatre productions and park bookings for markets and fetes.

  • Activities that support individuals, organisations and collectives seeking smaller levels of funding for public events that strengthen community pride by enhancing cultural and social benefit. Examples include local sporting competitions and financial support for community markets and fetes.

  • Activities that support organisations and collectives seeking medium levels of funding for public events that strengthen community pride and have a demonstrated real or perceived local or regional economic benefit. Examples include financial support for regional or state-wide sporting competitions, regional shows, and large annual events such as Carols By the Beach.

  • A highly competitive program that supports the delivery of projects which provide significant community benefits. The activities must be either well established and existing

    (with proven history of success) or new initiatives that have a detailed Event Management Plan detailing the predicted community benefits. Examples include financial support for large concerts and shows and multi-day state or national sporting competitions.

When can I apply?

Applications for Round 2 2025/2026 for events hosted from 1 January – 30 June 2026 are open from Monday 7 July – Friday 8 August 2025.

How do I apply?

Applications must be submitted online via SmartyGrants.

Please note: If you have been successful in a previous round of the Event Sponsorship Program and have not completed the acquittal process, you will not be eligible to apply in this round.

Guidelines for the Livingstone Community Events Program

Applicants must read through the Guidelines which provides essential information on the program, eligibility and assessment criteria.

Enquiries

If you require assistance with your application or further information about the Livingstone Community Events Sponsorship Program, please contact the Community Development and Events Team on 1300 790 919 or email sponsorships@livingstone.qld.gov.au

Yeppoon Running Festival
Yeppoon Running Festival
Salty Hops Festival
Salty Hops Festival
Festival of the Wind
Carols by the Beach
Carols by the Beach
Carols by the Beach
Capricorn King of Kings Fishing Tournament
Yeppoon Lions Tropical Pinefest
Yeppoon Lions Tropical Pinefest
Village Festival
Village Festival Event in Bell Park
Great Australia Day Beach Party
Leukaemia Foundation Light the Night
Marlborough Agricultural Show
Sailing Event
The Caves Agricultural Show
Yeppoon Foreshore Markets

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