Tourism & Hospitality Grants

This scheme provides concessional loans to support tourism projects in regional Tasmania. Loans fund visitor accommodation, experiences, attractions, hospitality venues, event facilities, and worker accommodation for tourism and hospitality operators.

A $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.

This program provides funding to support the delivery of major events in Canberra that bring substantial economic benefit through tourist visitation and visitor spend. Funding supports events that provide marketing opportunities for the Canberra region and high-quality experiences that enhance the Canberra brand while engaging diverse communities.

The Regional Events Fund supports events that attract visitors from outside the region, create job opportunities and contribute to the local visitor economy. It provides funding to host events in regional Victoria across three streams: Event Acquisition, Event Growth and Development, and Event Industry Support.

This program provides funding to organisations to help with the costs of repairing, replacing, or improving public boating infrastructure damaged by natural disasters or severe weather events. Eligible projects include repair or replacement of infrastructure assets, betterment improvements to enhance resilience, and access work directly related to repairs.

This program provides funding to Northern Territory tourism and hospitality businesses to help them deliver new products and experiences. It offers three streams of funding: single-year new product development grants up to $150,000, multi-year new product development grants up to $300,000, and military tourism enhancement grants up to $40,000.

This program provides funding to support arts presenters and producers in the delivery of performing arts, visual arts, contemporary music gigs, and cultural heritage touring activity. Funding assists with costs including artist fees, travel and accommodation, tour management, freight and equipment hire, and community engagement activities.

The Collie Futures Small Grants Program provides funding to projects that help strengthen and diversify the Collie economy as the region transitions away from coal-related industries. Projects must deliver meaningful economic or community outcomes and support economic diversity, growth, and jobs in the Collie region, contribute to a vibrant and liveable regional community, or maximise opportunities for transitioning workers.

This program provides funding to small businesses and not-for-profits in South Australia impacted by algal bloom occurrences. Funding can be used for standing business costs, financial advice, marketing, business adjustments, and employee retention. The grant supports marine industry businesses to maintain viability during the algal bloom crisis.

This fund supports mature events that have already received maximum Flagship Event funding and can present a comprehensive strategy for future growth as drivers of tourism.

The Event Development Fund provides funding to proven regional NSW event organisers to support their continuation and strategic growth. Funding supports activities that promote increased overnight visitation, including promotional activities, marketing, visitor research, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced visitor experiences.