Tourism businesses — including hotels, restaurants, tour operators and visitor attractions — can access grants to improve facilities, develop new experiences and promote destinations to domestic and international visitors. State tourism bodies offer region-specific programs alongside federal infrastructure and destination development grants.
In New South Wales, new south wales is home to australia's largest state economy and one of the most comprehensive grant ecosystems in the country.
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7 totalA strategic aviation initiative designed to stimulate international and interstate aviation capacity into NSW by attracting new routes and increasing seat capacity. The fund supports route establishment or expansion through passenger subsidies and cooperative inbound marketing activities for up to two years, driving visitor economy growth and regional dispersal.
Supports established events that have previously received maximum Flagship Event funding with one-off grants up to $50,000 to implement strategic growth initiatives that increase overnight visitation. Funding covers promotional activities, cooperative marketing, visitor research, infrastructure improvements, accommodation development, and specialist consultancy services with measurable outcomes.
The Regional Growth - Environment and Tourism Fund supports projects that enhance local tourism. These projects focus on iconic tourism activation, nature-based tourism, Indigenous cultural tourism and tourism in Far West NSW.
The Event Development stream supports proven regional tourism events with one-off annual grants of up to $50,000 to fund strategic growth initiatives that increase overnight visitation. Eligible initiatives include promotional activities, cooperative marketing, visitor research, infrastructure improvements, and consultancy services that demonstrate measurable outcomes for tourism development.
A rebate scheme for NSW residents who tow caravans, boat trailers, or horse floats on Sydney toll roads. The rebate is capped at 8 tolled trips per monthly billing period and must be claimed within 12 months of receiving the toll statement.
The New South Wales Government Exhibitions Indemnification Scheme is operated by Create NSW, a part of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports on behalf of the State Government.
These grants are offered through a non-competitive process at the discretion of the Minister for Jobs and Tourism.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.