Grants in Tourism & Hospitality

The Business Events Bid Fund Program is managed by the Business Events Australia unit of Tourism Australia. It is a subvention fund aimed at increasing new international business events for Australia. The program provides financial support at the critical bidding stage, helping Australia outcompete other international destinations for the right to host these events.

The Northern Territory Aboriginal Tourism Strategy 2020-2030 is aimed at ensuring that Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory are respectfully supported to benefit economically, socially, and culturally by sharing their cultures through the tourism industry. The Aboriginal Tourism Development in NT Parks and Reserves Grant Program supports Northern Territory-owned and majority-owned Aboriginal businesses and organisations to create tourism products in Joint Managed Parks and offer Aboriginal cultural experiences and tourism products to visitors.

The Northern Territory Aboriginal Tourism Strategy aims to inspire visitors to immerse themselves in one of the world's oldest cultures through authentic tourism experiences that ensure the long-term sustainability of the Aboriginal tourism sector. Round 3 of the Aboriginal Tourism Development Support Grant Program supports this vision by helping Aboriginal-owned businesses and organisations create unique Aboriginal cultural tourism experiences and products that attract visitors to the Northern Territory and encourage them to stay longer.

The Australia-Korea Foundation provides annual grants to support projects or activities which enhance Australia-Korea relations. Funding is available for individuals and organisations undertaking exchanges, partnerships, or collaborations in business, education, academia, arts, culture, or society.

The Australian-Japan Foundation is working to enhance Australia's engagement with Japan through people-to-people exchanges, promoting Australia's contemporary identity in Japan, and advancing informed conversations on key bilateral foreign and trade policies. The AJF is seeking to do this by facilitating programs and partnerships in key areas such as economics, culture, media, education, business, science, technology, and sports.

The Advance Program seeks innovative projects that can sway key decision-makers to choose Australia for upcoming international business events, or convert initial interest into confirmed events hosted here. The program supports initiatives that aim to boost international attendance at existing business events in Australia. The minimum funding for the program is set at $20,000 and applicants must be able to demonstrate a matched financial input. Applications are currently open and will run through to 5 July 2024, with successful applicants to be announced on 9 August 2024.

The Regional Tourism Investment Fund (RTIF) 2024 supports new and innovative tourism infrastructure projects in regional and rural Victoria. The aim is to increase year-round visitation, enhance the quality of experiences, and extend visitors' length of stay.

One-off Assistance grants, with a maximum of $20,000, aim to promote winter events in regional Tasmania, attracting more visitors and local engagement during the off-peak tourist period. They also support the development of event skills and capacity in regional areas.

The Distillery Support – Hazardous Areas and Dangerous Goods Rebate Program is dedicated to enhancing skills, fostering tourism opportunities, expanding businesses through infrastructure and safety investments, and facilitating the development and growth of exports. This initiative aims to support employment and create economic opportunities across Victoria in a professional and strategic manner. The Rebate program aims to support distillers of alcoholic beverages in enhancing safety within their distilleries by facilitating investments in essential equipment and infrastructure.