G’day We are Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC). We’ve been delivering events across the Territory since 1999 and, as the front door for the local events industry, we’re also proud to support worldclass festivals and events from the Top End down to the Red Centre. That support includes delivering the Event Funding Program (EFP) on behalf of the Northern Territory Government.
The EFP strengthens the Territory’s events sector by supporting the growth and development of events. This helps upskill the local workforce, provides opportunities for Territorians and encourage more people to visit the Territory to experience this incredible place we call home.
The focus of the EFP is to:
- Increase economic returns and visitation to the Territory, and showcase the uniqueness of the Territory
- Deliver a year-round event portfolio that supports shoulder and off-peak seasons
- Enhance the liveability of the Territory, with events that are strongly supported by, and demonstrate positive social impact on the community
- Provide opportunities for local businesses to leverage, participate in and benefit from events 3 NORTHERN TERRITORY MAJOR EVENTS COMPANY - EVENT FUNDING GUIDELINES
Applicants may apply for funding in one of the following categories:
- Aboriginal Cultural Events
- Sport Events
- Cultural Events
Aboriginal Cultural Events
This category is for events that celebrate and inspire the community to engage and build an understanding of Aboriginal culture. These events also increase economic participation and social prosperity for Aboriginal Territorians by encouraging, supporting, empowering and building the capacity of Aboriginal businesses. Events in this category must include more than 50 per cent of Aboriginal activities or experiences in event programming and involve Aboriginal people in the leadership, coordination and delivery of the event program through active participation (eg performers, food and beverage offerings or reference groups).
Sports Events
This category is for events that celebrate sport, encourage interstate participation and visitation, and improve the liveability of the Territory for Territorians. Events must be affiliated or partner with one of the Territory’s recognised Peak Sporting Bodies or an existing not-for-profit organisation registered in the Territory whose purpose is active recreation.
Cultural Events
This is the category for events that celebrate the arts, music, culture, multi-culturalism, food and beverage, innovation, diversity, niche interests and seasonality. They bring the community together to celebrate.
EFP Priority |
Consideration |
Weighting |
|
Increasing economic returns and visitation |
The degree to which the event increases visitation to the region and provides a measurable economic benefit. | 25% |
| Delivering a year-round events portfolio | Events occurring in shoulder or off season are rated higher than new events occurring in peak season. | 25% |
| Enhancing the liveability of the Territory | The degree to which the event engages the local community, fosters a sense of community pride and cohesion and potential for community legacy (i.e. infrastructure, job creation and destination recognition.) | 25% |
| Providing opportunities for local businesses | The degree to which the event engages and provides opportunities for local businesses to partner with, participate in and leverage from the event. | 15% |
| Application Standard | The degree to which the event is financially viable and sustainable with or without NTMEC/NTG funding. The level of detail and completeness of the information provided, as well as the demonstrated capacity of the organisation to deliver the event. | 10% |