Destination Event Attraction Program

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Applications are now CLOSED for Round 1 of the 2023/24 round of Frankston City Council’s event partnership funding – the Destination Event Attraction Program (DEAP).

A creative city, Frankston is an ideal location for audiences seeking unique and memorable experiences at any time of year. 

The City’s accessibility from Melbourne and the surrounding south-eastern suburbs, coupled with its diverse cultural and natural assets make it an outstanding location for destination events.  

The DEAP provides financial and in-kind support to organisations to deliver high quality festivals and events that provide remarkable visitor experiences, local engagement and build upon the City’s positioning as a Creative Destination. 

Council invites applicants to specify the investment they seek to create, relocate or host their event in Frankston City, including cash and in-kind contributions. 

If your event falls outside of the application dates, but you still wish to hold it in Frankston City, please email tourism@frankston.vic.gov.au 

To stage your event without financial support from Council, please apply for an event permit, more information can be found here. 

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Guidelines

DEAP Guidelines 2023(PDF, 4MB)

Application Round 1

  • Now closed

Application Round 2

Round 2 will open if funding remains available from Round 1

  • Applications Open: August 2023
  • Applications Close: September 2023 
  • Funding Decision: December 2023 

*Dates and timings are subject to change at the discretion of Frankston. Funding rounds will not open if funding is fully committed in previous rounds. 

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