Imagine Uraidla Pitch to Win

Have you got an idea that needs a little boost? A project idea simmering away that would bring community together or create environmental benefit…

At our Pitch To Win Night + AGM, Imagine Uraidla and the Uraidla Sustainability Fair are offering a chance to win one of eight grants to support community-led projects. A youth grant category for 10 to 16 year-olds for ideas that will bring together young people or ideas led by young people. 

Anyone in the community can pitch an idea - it's easy to apply, a fun night to be involved in, and you may just win one of the eight community grants!

Now in its fourth year, Community Pitch to Win Night is a fun event where individuals and groups pitch creative ideas that strengthen our local community.

With a live audience, two-minute pitches, and a dramatic cow bell to keep things lively, the event offers locals the chance to win funding to bring their ideas to life.

This year’s event will again form part of the Imagine Uraidla Annual General Meeting, drawing a diverse crowd of locals.

On offer:

  • 2 x $500 + 2 x $250 connection grants sponsored by Imagine Uraidla. These grants will be judged on the ability to create connection in our community.

  • 2 x $250 youth grants sponsored by Imagine Uraidla.  These grants are specifically for ideas that will bring together young people or be led by young people.

  • 2 x $250 sustainability grants sponsored by the Sustainability Fair. These grants will be judged on their potential to foster environmental benefit.

Guidelines for pitch ideas:

  • The grant pitches must focus on creating connection in the community, be focused on young people or be of environmental benefit

  • Activities must be undertaken within a 10km radius of Uraidla

  • Activities must be open to the local community

  • The winners will be decided by a vote those in attendance on the night

  • Winners will spend their grant by June 30, 2026 and provide Imagine Uraidla with receipts for their spending

  • Winners will commit to sharing photos / videos / stories of their activity with Imagine Uraidla

Pitch parameters

  • Each pitch must be no longer than 2 minutes—after which a bell will signal time’s up!

  • We encourage fun, creativity, and collaboration—pitches can be solo or group, serious or silly, with costumes, props, or skits.

  • If a group or individual is unable to pitch on the night themselves, they can nominate someone else to deliver their pitch.

  • Pitches via video are also possible if you can not attend - please be in touch if this is you.

  • After all pitches have been heard, everyone in the audience (kids included!) will get to vote—choosing up to two favourites in each category. Winners will be announced on the night.