WA Tourism Accommodation and Attractions Proposals (TAAP) Program

Up to $50,000 (excluding GST) per eligible project
Funds planning, feasibility and pre-development studies, not construction or operating costs
At least two written quotes from qualified professionals are needed for each study
Unspent funds must be returned to Tourism WA
$500,000 available in the 2026/27 financial year
Applications close at 5:00 pm AWST on 14 December 2026

The TAAP Program gives individuals, councils and businesses up to $50,000 for the feasibility, environmental and planning studies needed to move new tourism accommodation or visitor attraction projects in Western Australia towards approval. It doesn't fund construction.

The program is run by Tourism Western Australia (Tourism WA). It aims to grow high-quality accommodation and attractions, increase visitor numbers, stays and spending, and encourage more visitors to travel into regional WA.

Key Requirements

Projects must deliver tourism accommodation or a visitor attraction in Western Australia. They must have the potential to drive visitation or improve the visitor experience, and show a clear point of difference and market appeal. Projects can be new developments or significant upgrades or repositioning of existing tourism assets.

Applicants must also show they:

have the financial means to build the project
have already spent resources progressing the project
own the land, or hold secure tenure, along with the legal rights, approvals and permissions to develop and operate the project

Projects in residential or rural residential zones, projects needing a local planning scheme amendment, and accommodation that will be strata titled aren’t eligible.

Tourism WA encourages applicants to discuss their project with its Tourism Experience Development team first. The TAAP Program guidelines explain eligibility and the evaluation process in full.

What is eligible for funding?

Studies and assessments needed to move a project towards approval, such as:

Feasibility studies and master planning
Site, soil and geotechnical assessments
Flora and fauna surveys and environmental assessments
Cultural heritage assessments and Traditional Owner engagement
Bushfire assessments and hydrology studies

Tourism WA may consider other studies at its discretion.

What isn’t funded
Capital works or construction, buying land, plant, equipment or vehicles, and general operating costs such as rent, utilities, software and IT, marketing and signage, maintenance, and staff wages and training. Projects that are already finished or well under way, need ongoing government funding, or may not end up being used for tourism also aren’t eligible.

What companies are eligible for funding?

Individuals, local governments and private or commercial organisations with an ABN or ACN that are proposing a destination-driving tourism accommodation or visitor attraction project in WA. Applicants must be a legal entity able to enter into a binding funding agreement.

For tourism businesses in regional WA, the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants offer separate funding for projects that create jobs and grow the local economy.

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 a professional government grant writer consultant. Avant Group is Australia’s largest independent grants advisory firm. With only $500,000 available this financial year, a clear case for your project’s tourism appeal, funding plan and strategic fit can make the difference. Find out more about our government grant writing and consulting service here.

How can I get help understanding if I’m eligible for this grant? 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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