The MFE Program does not support:
- event materials and supplies (up to 15% of program funds can be used towards these costs. For example, disposable cutlery, event décor, flowers)
- ongoing salaries
- ongoing operating costs of the organisation
- public liability insurance
- costs for digital capability or website development
- business or organisation set-up or running costs, subscriptions, or licences
- costs for permits, registrations or other required approvals
- pre-event rehearsal costs (for example, venue/artist hire for dance practice)
- contingency/unforeseen costs (all costs must be itemised)
- buying:
- vouchers
- event equipment (for example tents, chairs, stages, lighting, microphones)
- cultural or religious items
- costumes
- alcohol
- digital equipment (like laptops)
- rapid antigen tests
- gifts, honorariums, prizes or awards
- private dining (for example, meals for members or volunteers only)
- travel outside Victoria
- interstate or overseas travel costs
- accommodation costs
- transport costs relating to event logistics.
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