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

Tier 1: Community Venue and Market Fund

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. This application is open all year round with funding limited for a twelve-month period.

Tier 2: Community event – up to $5,000

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.

Tier 3: Regional event - $5,001-$10,000

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.

Tier 4: Economic event ($10,001-$20,000)

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 1 2026-2027 for events hosted from 1 July – 31 December 2026 are open from Monday 2 February 2026 to Friday 27 February 2026

Applications for Round 2 2026-2027 for events hosted from 1 January - 30 June 2027 are open from Monday 6 July 2026 to Friday 31 July 2026. 

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(PDF, 347KB) 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

Children in a sack race on a beach during an Australia Day event, with cliffs and a road in the background.

Children in a sack race

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Children in red costumes with reindeer props performing on stage at a Carols by the Beach event.

Children in red costumes with reindeer props

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Crowd gathered at Yeppoon Main Beach for the 20th Carols by the Beach event, with palm trees and banners in the background.

Crowd gathered at Yeppoon Main Beach

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People walking through a sunny outdoor market with food trucks, including Yeppoon Lions Club and Mr. Whippy, and a sign reading “Cold drinks here.”

People walking through a sunny outdoor market with food trucks

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People gathered on a sunny day in a grassy area with colourful kites flying overhead, likely at a kite festival.

Colourful kites flying

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Four people holding a large cheque for $500 from The Secret Weapon Tackle World at a Capricorn King Kings event, with sponsor banners in the background.

People holding a large cheque for $500

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People gathered outdoors at night holding blue, yellow, and white lanterns during a lantern festival.

People gathered outdoors at night holding blue, yellow, and white lanterns

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Two people in cowboy hats and checkered shirts holding a green ribbon next to a brown cow, with another cow and tents in the background.

Two people in cowboy hats and checkered shirts holding a green ribbon next to a brown cow

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People in colourful costumes with leaf skirts and animal prints standing on a decorated vehicle with trees and traffic cones in the background.

People in colourful costumes during Pinefest

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Street parade with decorated vehicles and people walking, watched by crowds along a road lined with palm trees, parked cars, and an IGA store.

Pinefest street parade

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Sandy beach with small sailboats near the shore, people enjoying the water, and a modern building nearby, with a bridge and hillside houses in the background.

Sandy beach with small sailboats near the shore

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Band performing on a brightly lit stage with orange and yellow lights, as a large crowd raises their hands at a live concert.

Salty Hops Festival Band performing on a brightly lit stage

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Group of people outdoors holding a $6,795.70 cheque from the Salty Hops Festival to Yeppoon Surf Life Saving Club, with palm trees and a blue sky in the background.

Group of people outdoors holding a $6,795.70 cheque from the Salty Hops Festival

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Group of people in western-style clothing standing on grass with a black calf, holding a ribbon that reads “The Caves Show – Champion Female.”

“The Caves Show – Champion Female.”

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Aerial view of a park near the water with people gathered on the grass, some near tents and small buildings, suggesting a community event.

Aerial view of Village fest

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Band performing on a stage lit with purple and orange lights, with LED screens and a large crowd watching at a live concert.

Band performing on a stage lit with purple and orange lights village fest

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Group of people in red shirts and medals posing in front of a “Queensland Yeppoon Running Festival” backdrop near the beach.

Queensland Yeppoon Running Festival

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People gathered on a grassy area near the beach for an outdoor event with tents, banners, and a large curved-roof structure in view.

Yeppoon Running Festival aerial view

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Person in a Santa hat holding a child while watching colourful fireworks at night, with others nearby enjoying the display.

Person in a Santa hat holding a child while watching colourful fireworks at night

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