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
Grant Writing & Project Management Fee: 20%
Structure: 20% of total grant funding received, payable to LK Media upon receipt from VIC Sport
Payment: 20% payable to LK Media upon receipt from VIC Sport
This straightforward structure ensures payment upon successful grant funding receipt.
Grant Funding Guidelines
✓ Funding CAN be spent on:
- • Event management and coordination
- • Venue hire and facilities
- • Equipment and technology
- • Marketing and promotion
- • Prize money and awards
- • Participant travel subsidies
- • Professional services (inc. grant writing)
- • Insurance and safety measures
✗ Funding CANNOT be spent on:
- • Capital infrastructure or permanent assets
- • Ongoing operational costs
- • Retrospective expenses
- • Political activities or lobbying
- • Fundraising activities
- • Items already funded by other grants
- • Personal expenses unrelated to the event
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.