Victoria Government Significant Sporting Events Program 2026 (With Funding Available)

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About Victoria Government Significant Sporting Events Program

The Significant Sporting Events Program is a Victorian Government funding program that assists event organisers to enhance the delivery of national or international level sporting events in Victoria.

• Sponsor Organisation: Victoria Government Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

Benefits of Victoria Government Significant Sporting Events Program

1. Event Assistance Grant
   • Covers operational costs of staging events
   • Maximum funding: $20,000 per event per year
2. Event Development Grant
   • Supports event development or expansion aligned with state outcomes
   • Maximum funding: $150,000 per event per year

Victoria Government Significant Sporting Events Program Requirements

Eligible sporting events must:

• be delivered in Victoria
• be for a sport recognised by the Australian Sports Commission as the National Sporting Organisation for their sport in Australia and listed on the Australian Sports Directory
• be nationally or internationally sanctioned by a recognised sporting body and meet the criteria of at least one Event Type as detailed below
• occur at least 6 months after the date of the submitted application
• offer equal prize money for people of all genders, where prize money is awarded.

Application Date and Process

There are several common features in successful applications. Good applications are:

• well planned;

• clearly demonstrate how the event delivers against the assessment criteria; and

• provide the appropriate supporting documentation.

Step 1: Confirm eligibility

Read the SSEP guidelines in full and check the detailed information contained in these guidelines to determine if your organisation and the proposed event are eligible.

Step 2: Stakeholder consultation

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their event with agencies such as venues, local councils and sporting associations. Where possible, applicants should demonstrate the support of key stakeholders in their applications.

Step 3: Apply online

All applications must be made online via the Significant Sporting Events Program webpage.

Ensure you have the required information on hand and click on the ‘Start new application’  buttons at the top or bottom of this page to submit your application.

You will receive an Application Number when you apply online. Please quote this number in all correspondence relating to your application.

If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact us.

Application Deadline

15 March, 2026

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