Grants in Tourism & Hospitality

The Tourism Icons Investment Fund (TIIF) provides funding for projects that establish and enhance Queensland’s tourism attractions and experiences. It supports infrastructure, attractions, and experiences that exceed expectations, create jobs, and enable tourism-related businesses to grow. The fund aims to deliver exceptional tourism offerings that extend visitor stays in Queensland. By backing iconic projects, it goes beyond infrastructure, generating lasting economic and social benefits for communities across the state.

The South Australian Government’s Enabling Infrastructure Program – Round 3 is part of the Thriving Regions Fund, designed to support regional communities through targeted infrastructure investment. With a total funding pool of $5 million for 2025–26, the program offers two distinct streams: Stream 1 for shovel-ready infrastructure projects and Stream 2 for infrastructure planning activities. Grants range from $50,000 to $1 million for infrastructure projects and $10,000 to $75,000 for planning initiatives. The program aims to strengthen regional communities by enabling infrastructure that improves quality of life, attracts and retains residents and businesses, and supports economic development. Projects must be investment-ready and demonstrate alignment with regional priorities. Applicants are required to contribute a minimum cash co-contribution, exclusive of other grant sources.

Tourism NT is providing a funding pool of $400K to assist in the creation of Aboriginal cultural experiences and tourism products in Joint Managed Parks. The minimum funding for applicants is $10K, while the maximum is $100K.

This grant supports wine or cider producers who add value by encouraging visitors to wine regions—driving wine tourism through physical cellar door experiences. It offers financial assistance proportionate to eligible domestic cellar door sales, with the objective of enhancing regional visitation and tourism.

The Live Performance Venue Grant supports hospitality venues to host live performances, with funding for sound or staging equipment, programming, marketing, and other delivery costs

Grants up to $125,000 to support tourism business activities for Victorian First-Peoples-owned and operated businesses, Traditional Owners, Traditional Owner Corporations and Registered Aboriginal Parties

Grants are available for new and improved nature-based tourism products and experiences in or near a national park, reserve, wilderness protection area or marine park.

The Heritage Grants Program encourages investment in State Registered Heritage Places and supports key strategic objectives of the Heritage Council of Western Australia.

NSW MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Ventures Program is committed to supporting startups and innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the product lifecycle, bridging the gap between early-stage research and mature investment opportunities. The program offers grants designed to accelerate the commercialisation of highly innovative products or processes. The Program aims to: support businesses in increasing the commercialisation of innovative products and processes in NSW, and attract and retain commercialisation activities within the state. The Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade will allocate up to $3 million annually for the Program until June 30, 2027.