The MFE Program does not support:
- materials and consumables. Only up to 15% of MFE funds can be used on this cost –disposable catering like cutlery or event décor, including flowers
- ongoing administration or staffing costs. Costs for staffing must only be for staff contracted temporarily for the delivery of the event, such as an event coordinator. Organisations must provide evidence of this arrangement as part of the acquittal process
- ongoing salary subsidies, except where a salary subsidy, for example, from a project partner, provides administrative or project management support. Organisations must provide evidence of this arrangement as part of the acquittal process
- purchase of:
- vouchers, including food and gift vouchers
- unfixed, mobile or transferable assets, such as event equipment – tents, chairs, stages, lighting, stands, microphones
- cultural or religious items
- costumes
- alcohol
- digital equipment, such as laptops
- rapid antigen tests for event attendees or the wider community
- gift packages, prizes or awards
- ongoing operating costs
- public liability insurance
- digital capability and website development costs
- private dining, for example, at a restaurant for members or volunteers only
- set-up or running costs of a business or organisation including subscriptions and licences
- travel outside Victoria
- funding for people or organisations that are interstate or from overseas to visit Victoria, for example, to cover accommodation, international flights, and visas
- any costs to meet regulatory requirements, such as permits, registrations.
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