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Tourism & events grants in Australia

Business grants and programs relevant to tourism & events, across all states and territories.

We currently list 26 open grants and programs tagged Tourism & events: 25 cash grants and 1 free services and advice. 10 are ongoing with no fixed closing date, and 5 close within the next 30 days. The largest stated maximum is $500,000. Programs are offered at state level (20), council level (5), federal level (1). Cash grants are listed first, then by closing date. Always confirm details on the official program page before applying.

26 open listings

Business Event Sponsorship Program 2027 (City of Melbourne)

Amount not published on portal

Sponsorship money for organisations staging business events in central Melbourne during 2027.

VICCloses 20 Oct 2026grant/funding

Business Event Sponsorship VIC

Sponsorships of up to $15,000

Cash funding of up to $15,000 to stage or attract events. Available in Victoria.

VICCloses 20 Oct 2026grant/funding

Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant

Funding of up to $100,000

Cash funding of up to $100,000 to build tourism and visitor experiences and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available Australia-wide.

NationalCloses 23 Oct 2026grant/funding

Activation Grants Round 1 2026-27 (City of Swan)

Amount not published on portal

Funding for events and activities that bring people into town centres in the City of Swan (Perth's north-east).

WACloses 31 Oct 2026grant/funding

Love Your West – Night Time Diversification (Quick Response) 2026-27 (Maribyrnong City Council)

Amount not published on portal

Quick grants for Maribyrnong venues and businesses trying new night-time trading, events or offers.

VICCloses 12 Nov 2026grant/funding

Event Development Fund NSW

Funding of up to $50,000

Cash funding of up to $50,000 to stage or attract events. Available in New South Wales.

NSWCloses 31 Dec 2026grant/funding

Aboriginal Tourism Conceptual Exploration and Planning for NT Parks and Reserves

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to build tourism and visitor experiences and back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in the Northern Territory.

NTCloses 12 Mar 2027grant/funding

Aboriginal Tourism Conceptual Exploration and Planning for Wellness, Food and Drink Program NT

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to develop and bring new products or technology to market and build tourism and visitor experiences. Available in the Northern Territory.

NTCloses 12 Mar 2027grant/funding

Aboriginal Tourism Development in NT Parks and Reserves Grant Program

Funding of between $10,000 and $50,000

Cash funding of $10,000 to $50,000 to build tourism and visitor experiences and back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in the Northern Territory.

NTCloses 23 Mar 2027grant/funding

Aboriginal Tourism Product Distribution Grant Program NT

Funding between $2,000 and $5,000

Cash funding of $2,000 to $5,000 to build tourism and visitor experiences and back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in the Northern Territory.

NTCloses 30 Mar 2027grant/funding

Local Activation Grants 2026-27 (City of Perth)

Money for events, pop-ups and other public activities in the Perth city area that bring in visitors and help local traders.

WACloses 31 Mar 2027grant/funding

Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant Program – 2025 QLD Monsoon Trough

Funding of up to $15,000

Cash funding of up to $15,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 5 May 2027grant/funding

Championship Grants

Funding of up to $10,000

Cash funding of up to $10,000 to stage or attract events. Available in Tasmania.

TASCloses 20 May 2027grant/funding

Marketing Grant TAS

Funding of up to $10,000

Cash funding of up to $10,000 to stage or attract events. Available in Tasmania.

TASCloses 20 May 2027grant/funding

Business and Industry Sponsorships 2026-27 (Brisbane City Council)

Amount not published on portal

Council sponsorship for business and industry events or initiatives that benefit Brisbane's economy.

QLDCloses 30 Jun 2027grant/funding

Event Support WA

Funding of up to $10,000

Cash funding of up to $10,000 to stage or attract events. Available in Western Australia.

WACloses 30 Jun 2027grant/funding

Business Events Attraction Fund TAS

Funding amounts vary

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to stage or attract events. Available in Tasmania. No fixed closing date.

TASOngoinggrant/funding

Major Event Fund ACT

Funding of between $50,000 and $500,000

Cash funding of $50,000 to $500,000 to stage or attract events. Available in the ACT. No fixed closing date.

ACTOngoinggrant/funding

Major Events Funding WA

Funding varies on a case-by-case basis

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to build tourism and visitor experiences and stage or attract events. Available in Western Australia. No fixed closing date.

WAOngoinggrant/funding

NT Business Events Support Fund

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to stage or attract events. Available in the Northern Territory. No fixed closing date.

NTOngoinggrant/funding

One-off Assistance Grants TAS

Funding of up to $20,000

Cash funding of up to $20,000 to build tourism and visitor experiences and stage or attract events. Available in Tasmania. No fixed closing date.

TASOngoinggrant/funding

Queensland Destination Events Program

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to stage or attract events. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Regional Events Fund VIC

Funding varies depending on the stream being applied for

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to build tourism and visitor experiences and stage or attract events. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoinggrant/funding

Regional Events Program WA

Funding amounts available vary on a case-by case basis

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to stage or attract events. Available in Western Australia. No fixed closing date.

WAOngoinggrant/funding

Trade Ready Introduction Program WA

Financial assistance to attend trade events

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to help you sell overseas and build tourism and visitor experiences. Available in Western Australia. No fixed closing date.

WAOngoinggrant/funding

Sustainable Event Program ACT

Advice and free equipment

A free support service to stage or attract events and give you expert advice. Available in the ACT. No fixed closing date.

ACTOngoingfree advice/service