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MMarinus Link has created the Sponsorship Program to aid organisations, events and activities through the provision of financial support.

Who can apply?

The Sponsorship Program is open for registered, not-for-profit organisations, in the project area along the project alignment in Victoria and in North West Tasmania.

How to apply

To apply for a sponsorship, please download and complete the Marinus Link Sponsorship Program Application Form

Completed applications should be emailed to team@marinuslink.com.au and include ‘SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION’ in the email subject line.

Important Sponsorship Program Information

  • Organisations are eligible to reapply for sponsorship grants, but no more than one per year.
  • Organisations may apply for a sponsorship after receiving a community grant.
  • Due to the competitive nature of Sponsorship applications, Marinus Link may prioritise new recipients over previously awarded applicants.
  • Applications through the Sponsorship Program will be received and assessed by the Marinus Link Team.
  • Marinus Link reserves the right to refuse or consider an application if Marinus Link, in its sole discretion, considers that the applicant does not meet the criteria for sponsorships.
  • We carefully assess each request against our criteria, which is completed after the application period has closed.
  • If we need more detail about your proposal, we’ll contact you using the information you provide.
  • Marinus Link may assess Sponsorship applications outside of funding rounds at its discretion and on a case-by-case basis.
  • Successful applicants will be required to enter into a formal sponsorship agreement with Marinus Link. The sponsorship funding is subject to the applicant entering into the sponsorship agreement.

We consider sponsorship proposals that:

  • Are received from not-for-profit organisations;
  • Are located in the following locations:
    • Victoria – Buffalo, Churchill, Dumbalk, Driffield, Fish Creek, Hazelwood, Meeniyan, Mirboo North, Sandy Point and Waratah Bay, and other areas as considered by Marinus Link within Latrobe City and South Gippsland Shire local government areas;
    • North West Tasmania – Chasm Creek and Heybridge, and other areas as considered by Marinus Link within Burnie City and Central Coast local government areas.
  • Are up to $2500 in value;
  • Support organisations, events and activities;
  • Encourage the positive promotion of Marinus Link;
  • Align with Marinus Link’s Sustainability Framework.

We will not consider:

  • Community Grant applications (see Marinus Link Community Grants Program);
  • Applications from purely commercial organisations;
  • Applications above $2500;
  • Applications from outside the specified locations;
  • Commercial projects, enterprises or individuals;
  • More than one application within the same year from the same organisation across Marinus Link’s Community Grants and Sponsorship programs;
  • Applications from overtly political or religious organisations.

Marinus Link reserves the right to refuse any application at its sole discretion. Marinus Link’s decision to award, or not to award, a sponsorship under this program is final.