Supporting eligible major and destination categorised events, Kiama Council's Destination Event Funding Program provides financial support to organisers to deliver exceptional visitor-focused events that drive the local visitor economy in the Kiama Local Government Area in shoulder and off-peak times and enhance Kiama's reputation as a premier event destination.
The program assists event organisers in planning and delivering distinctive, high-quality experiences that:
- Attract visitors from outside the local region
- Encourage overnight stays and off-peak visitation
- Deliver measurable benefits to the local visitor economy
- Reflect Kiama’s unique coastal identity and community values
- Demonstrate strong governance, partnerships, and long-term sustainability
- Align with Council’s strategic goals to build a thriving, year-round visitor economy
Applying for funding
Round two of the Destination Event Funding Program (2025-26) opened at 5pm on Monday 3 November 2025, 5pm and will close at 5pm on Sunday 11 January 2026.
We've recorded a webinar which provides hints and tips for completing your funding application.
We encourage Event Organisers to:
1. Read through our Events Toolkit.
2. Familiarise yourself with the funding guidelines.
3. Click here to preview or apply.
Contact our Events Officer, Helen Demertzis with any questions about this program on:
e. events@kiama.nsw.gov.au
m.0484 536 123