What costs are not supported?

The costs that are not supported under the funding program.

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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