Event Sponsorship Program – Now Open!

The Event Sponsorship Program aims to support eligible organisations and commercial entities in the delivery of financially sustainable events, to attract and develop new events in our district and to support events that deliver economic, experiential, and social outcomes for our community.

Following council’s recent events review, which was one of the twelve identified budget levers considered as part of Council’s budget process, the scope of the Event Sponsorship Program has been revised for the 2025/26 period to align with a reduced budget.

To ensure a fair and transparent opportunity for all event organisers, Renmark Paringa Council will offer a program featuring non-cash support only, with no cash funding being distributed.

Non-cash relates to the services, equipment hire, location charges, site preparation, waste management, traffic management, power access, cleaning and staff expenses provided by Council in supporting the delivery of external events.

“Renmark Paringa Council has, consistent with our drive to balance the budget, endorsed to offer a reduced Events Sponsorship Program for 2025/26 featuring non-cash support only,” said Peter Hunter, Renmark Paringa Mayor.

“This decision is based on a reduced budget and to ensure a fair and transparent opportunity for all events organisers to access a level of support from council.

“Through the budgeting process we had to balance reducing council’s expenses while also ensuring that we still support and encourage local groups that are seeking help in holding events for our community.”

Applicants are able to apply for the value of services provided by council relating to their event delivery.

Applications for the program will close at 9am on Monday 13 October 2025.

The application form and guidelines can be downloaded here.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Council staff for further information or to discuss their proposed event:

Event Sponsorship Program – Sue Whitbourne or Emma Mullin on 8580 3060 or email events@rpc.sa.gov.au

To ensure we meet our budget targets, the Renmark Paringa Council’s other community funding streams, Community Grants Program, Youth Sponsorship Program and Community Support Funding have been paused for 2025/26 pending a full review of the Grants and Sponsorship Program with a view to reintroduce funding for 2026/27 if financial conditions allow.