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 Tasmania, tasmania offers a concentrated grant ecosystem with programs administered across stategrowth tasmania, arts tasmania, screen tasmania, events tasmania and the business growth fund.
Open programs
7 totalA $5 million fund over four years designed to support economic growth and job creation in Tasmania by building inbound aviation capacity and patronage. The fund supports initiatives including cost offsets, seat subsidies, demand-generating strategies, and minimum revenue guarantees for new and expanded air routes.
A grant program designed to secure mass participation events that deliver strong interstate visitation and substantial economic and social benefits for Tasmania during shoulder and winter months. The fund supports events aligned with the Tasmanian Government Events Strategy 2023-2027 pillars of economic, social, and brand development, with increased funding available for regionally held events.
Grants of up to $20,000 for eligible organisers of touring activities that attract more than 40 people to Tasmania for five or more nights in paid commercial accommodation. Grant amounts are determined by a sliding scale based on attendance numbers and length of stay.
Grants of up to $10,000 available to eligible organisers of competitions, championships and sporting events that bring more than 100 competitors and supporters to Tasmania for three nights or more. Funding supports events that promote pre- and post-championship travel within the state as part of their event marketing.
Grants of up to $20,000 available to promote winter events in regional Tasmania, increasing visitors and local community engagement during the non-peak tourist season. These grants assist in growing event expertise, skills and capacity in regional Tasmania.
Events Tasmania provides grants and funding opportunities to support events that showcase the best of Tasmania and contribute to tourism, community engagement and economic growth. These programs are designed to help organisers deliver high-quality events that attract visitors and create lasting benefits for the state. Financial assistance and development support are available to help event organisers make their events successful.
Events Tasmania's Major Event Partnerships Program provides funding to significant events that return substantial economic outcomes for Tasmania. The program aims to deliver a regionally and seasonally balanced event portfolio that includes a variety of event types. Applications are assessed competitively by the Major Events Group, comprising government and industry representatives.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.