TAS Event Attraction Fund 2025

Tasmanian-based event grant, however interstate event organisers can apply, as long as the event will be held in Tasmania
Grants up to $750,000 per event, 60% minimum co-contribution required
Events must be held between March and November in either 2025, 2026 or 2027
Applications open until May 31^st 2027, or until funding has been allocated, whichever occurs first

The 2025 Event Attraction Fund aims to secure mass participation events which will deliver strong levels of interstate visitation and substantial economic and social benefits for Tasmania during the shoulder and winter month (March-November).

The fund provides grants up to $750,000, depending on visitor numbers and event location.

Key Requirements

Eligibility

Applicants will be required to meet the following eligibility criteria as part of the Stage One process:

must apply under Stage One at least four months (16 weeks) prior to event commencement
must hold an event between March and November in either 2025, 2026 or 2027
must be able to contribute at least 60 per cent of the overall event income budget.

Events taking place outside Greater Hobart* may be eligible for additional funding of between 10 and 20 per cent

*Greater Hobart refers to the Hobart, Clarence, Glenorchy and Kingborough local government areas.

What is eligible for funding?

Applicants should use the information in the table below as a guide as to the grant funding they may be eligible for:

Visitation numbers per event	Maximum grant amount per event	Regional additional funding
400-549	$100,000	20 per cent
550-799	$250,000	20 per cent
800-950	$400,000	10 per cent
Over 950	$750,000	10 per cent

All expenditure relating to the staging and the promotion of the event being funded, except for expenditures listed below.

Ineligible expenditure

Purchase of equipment, activities and/or services, which are not solely for the purpose of producing and delivering this event
Infrastructure purchases
Funding for activities that will commence before the funding is approved. Funding will not be provided retrospectively
Fines and penalty payments
Debt or loans
Legal fees

Ineligible applicants/applications

Events held in December, January and February
Events Tasmania does not support
- conferences
- conventions
- symposiums
- trade fairs
- expos
- concert series
- touring acts or shows

Tasmanian organised music or arts events may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

What companies are eligible for funding?

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria
Be registered for tax purposes in Australia with a continuously active Australian Business Number (ABN) on or before 30 June 2024
Hold Public Liability Insurance or be able to obtain Public Liability Insurance to the value of $20 million
Must apply under Stage one at least four months (16 weeks) prior to the event commencement date
Hold an event between March and November (inclusive) in Tasmania
Be able to contribute at least 60 per cent of the overall income budget

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.

Competitive grants often require significant business case development and project analysis to support the application, this may include detailed presentations supporting the project’s merit, projected sales, cost-benefit analysis and more.

As part of your engagement with Avant Group, your account manager will assess the required documents and will provide the following as needed to support your grant submission.

Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project

Industry analysis presentation
Competitor Analysis Presentation
Marketing and Sales Analysis Presentation
3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis and application writing
CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
Stakeholder relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application

How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.

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