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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.
  • Following application cut-off, it can take up to four (4) weeks for us to assess your application and get back to you. 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.