Victorian Grant Proposal
Follow-up from our call - 2026 1v1 Event Opportunity
Thanks for the productive discussion last week about the 2026 event opportunity. As promised, I've put together an overview of our proposed approach for the Victorian Significant Sporting Events Programme grant application.
Grant Overview - Victorian Significant Sporting Events Programme
Based on our call and the grant guidelines, I believe we have a strong case for an Event Development Grant (up to $150,000) given the potential to develop this into a signature annual event for Victoria.
High-Level Proposal for 2026 1v1 Event
Grant Application Focus Areas:
Evidence Collection for Strong Application
To strengthen our grant submission, we need to start collating evidence from our previous events:
From Last Year's Event:
From This Year's Event:
Additional Evidence Needed:
QLD Government Grant Acquittal
As discussed, please find attached the acquittal report from our recent QLD Government grant. This demonstrates our proven track record in:
This acquittal serves as strong evidence of our capability to deliver high-quality events and manage government funding responsibly.
Next Steps & Timeline
Following the next 1v1 event completion, I suggest we:
I look forward to seeing you in early September where we can discuss the application outcome and start detailed planning for the 2026 event.
Professional Fee Proposal
Marketing & Communications Services Fee: 20%
Structure: 20% of total grant funding received for marketing and communications services, payable to LK Media in stages as per Victorian Government funding guidelines:
Services Included in Marketing Fee:
- Strategic marketing planning and campaign development
- Media relations and publicity coordination
- Social media strategy and content creation
- Stakeholder communications and engagement
- Event promotion and awareness campaigns
- Post-event reporting and evaluation
This structure aligns with Victorian Government funding guidelines where payments are made following event delivery (80%) and completion of reporting requirements (20%).
Grant Funding Guidelines
✓ Funding CAN be spent on:
- • Event management and coordination
- • Venue hire and facilities
- • Equipment and technology
- • Marketing and promotional activities
- • Broadcast and web streaming costs
- • Prize money and awards
- • Participant travel subsidies
- • Sport development and coaching clinics
- • Insurance and safety measures
✗ Funding CANNOT be spent on:
- • Grant writing and bid preparation costs
- • Feasibility studies and consultancy projects
- • Capital infrastructure or permanent assets
- • Recurring operational costs (rent, utilities, wages)
- • Retrospective expenses
- • Political activities or lobbying
- • Items already funded by other grants
Please let me know if you need any additional information or if you'd like to discuss any aspects of this proposal.
Best regards,
Kimberly Hamilton
LK Media
P.S. Happy to jump on a quick call this week to discuss any questions about the grant application or evidence requirements.