Commercial Events Fund open now

Round 2 of Council’s 2024/2025 Commercial Events Fund is now open for applications.

This contestable fund was established to help create economic benefit to Marlborough by attracting new events and helping to build on existing ones. Council’s Commercial Events Fund sub-committee considers the applications and there is a budget of $130,000 available for allocation for 2024/2025.

To be eligible, commercial events must be held within the Marlborough District Council boundaries. Community events, conferences, conventions, trade shows and exhibitions are not eligible. Funding is granted on an annual basis but it does not mean that all funds must be distributed each year. Past applicants who have been unsuccessful may re-apply.

Key dates:

• Applications close: 5pm Monday 10 March 2025
• Funding decision by: 5pm Friday 4 April 2025

Further information and the online application form can be found at:

Commercial-events-fund on our website

Any enquiries to Events & Community Partnerships Manager, Samantha Young, Ph: 03 520 7400 or email events@marlborough.govt.nz