Tourism grants - now available
- 04 July 2022
The Northern Territory Government has announced a number of new and returning grant programs which will be available for Territory tourism operators from 1 July 2022.
The Northern Territory Government has announced a number of new and returning grant programs which will be available for Territory tourism operators from 1 July 2022.
New programs include a Tourism Accessibility Improvement grant, a Tourism Sustainability grant and a Domestic and International Tourism Distribution grant program to support Territory tourism businesses.
A second round of the Tourism Evening Experiences grants and the Tourism Town Asset program is also open for applicants, in addition to another round of the Book Now grant program.
The new Tourism Accessibility Improvement grant has a total funding pool of $250,000 with tourism operators able to apply for grants from $5,000 up to $50,000, with a matched funding contribution required to undertake accessibility projects for visitors. This program provides tourism businesses with an opportunity to improve their accessibility and inclusion offerings for visitors.
The new Sustainability for Tourism Industry grant also has a funding pool of $250,000, with operators able to apply for grants from $5,000 up to $50,000, with a matched funding contribution required. This program provides tourism businesses with an opportunity to reduce their ecological and carbon footprint, benefit local community well-being and positively impact the Territory’s natural and cultural environment.
To support tourism businesses promote their offerings to visitors, NT tourism operators can apply for a Domestic Tourism Distribution grant or an International Tourism Distribution grant of between $1,000 and up to $5,000, with a matched funding contribution required.
Round 2 of the Tourism Evening Experiences grants has a total funding pool of $50,000, with tourism operators able to apply for grants up to $7,000 to develop tourism evening experiences in regions.
The second round of the Tourism Town Asset program has a total funding pool of $500,000 with local and regional councils able to apply for funding up to $100,000 to undertake projects that enhance main streets and/or town centres.
A third round of the Book Now Grant program to support NT tourism businesses to establish an online booking system integrated on an existing website, or establish a turnkey website that features a booking system. Tourism businesses can apply for up to $2,500 with a matched funding contribution required.
For more information including grant guidelines, grant closing and project completion dates, visit www.tourismnt.com.au/industry-toolkit/grants-funding and to apply visit www.grantsnt.nt.gov.au