Please note: we have exhausted our allocation of sponsorship this year, and that we will begin taking sponsorship requests again from July 1 2025.
Southern Rural Water supports communities across our region through sponsorship and participation in community events and activities that complement our role as a rural water corporation.
Our sponsorship guidelines are closely aligned with the Victorian Government Sponsorship Policy.
How to apply
To apply for a sponsorship, email srw@srw.com.au with the subject line ‘Sponsorship application’.
In your application, specify the following:
- What sponsorship you are requesting and why should it be considered?
- How does the sponsorship meet Southern Rural Water’s criteria? (see Criteria section further down)
- Amount requested and why?
- Your name / role.
- Name of organisation.
- Contact email, contact mobile and postal or mailing address.
Please ensure the correct contact information is included in your email - the application will not be considered otherwise.
Types of sponsorship
- Community support – sponsorship for community groups, charities, appeals and events.
- Corporate support – sponsorship of relevant organisation events that benefit local communities.
Southern Rural Water will consider requests for in-kind, cash and promotional products.
Criteria
Southern Rural Water will consider sponsorship requests from not-for-profit groups:
- based in the southern half of Victoria
- whose activities cover communities in the southern half of Victoria
- that meets Southern Rural Water's corporate goals and objectives.
Groups should be involved in activities that help to:
- strengthen local communities
- promote sustainable environmental practices
- educate on water-related topics, especially rural or non-urban water use.
We do not sponsor the following:
- Commercial organisations.
- Advertising organised by a commercial organisation.
- Any activity unrelated to those mentioned above.
- Any organisation which passes the sponsorship onto a third party.
- Political parties.