Sponsorship funding
How to apply
Generally requests need to be received six months ahead of the activity or event in order to ensure that appropriate consideration is given to the request, that funding commitments are taken into account and reporting requirements are able to be met.
Sponsorship proposals should provide a specific opportunity for Department of Communities to promote our message to the audience.
Information required
All requests should include the following information:
- An executive summary - outlining how the proposal links with the department’s strategic objectives and target audience.
- Background information on the company or body that manages the event/activity, including a proven ability to manage similar initiatives, proven ability to manage funds, and executive management team credentials.
- Background information and statistics on the event/activity over previous years.
- The proposed target market for the event, including demographic, geographic and psychographic information.
- The proposed date and location of the event/activity.
- An overview of marketing plan including details about marketing and media coverage of the event/activity prior to start date, including logistical and budget responsibility.
- A comprehensive list of benefits, including how they relate to the Department of Communities.
- Specific opportunities to promote Department of Communities key messages to your audience.
- Purpose of the sponsorship (i.e. specific activities the sponsorship will be used to fund).
Process for consideration
- Each quarterly funding round will be advertised in the local media.
- All submissions are reviewed by the Events and Sponsorship Coordinator to assess suitability, feasibility and resources required (human and monetary).
- For all sponsorship considerations, Department of Communities requires a written proposal to be evaluated by a Sponsorship Committee.
- Organisations seeking sponsorship may be assessed by industry bodies to authenticate credentials.
- Recommended proposals will be presented to applicable business units within the department for approval.
- Receipt of your proposal will be acknowledged within four weeks.
- Decisions on sponsorship for each quarterly funding round may take up to eight weeks.
Sponsorship submissions seeking financial funding should be forwarded to:
- Contact:
- Events and Sponsorship Coordinator
- Postal Address:
- Department of Communities
Strategic Communication Services Branch
GPO Box 806
BRISBANE QLD 4001
- Telephone:
- (07) 3239 0575
Last reviewed: 27 July 2009