Events TasmaniaTouring Grant 2026-27

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Grant Information and Eligibility Requirements

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Touring Grants Funding Criteria

The aim of the Touring Grant is to provide targeted funding for organisers of touring activities that travel throughout Tasmania, contributing to the state’s broader visitor economy. These touring activities support the regional dispersal of visitors, encourage the exploration of Tasmania’s diverse landscapes and communities, and create unique travel experiences that inspire word-of-mouth promotion. The grant aligns with the Tasmanian Government Events Strategy 2023-2027, contributing to the sustainable growth of the tourism and hospitality sectors by fostering events that provide economic, social, and brand benefits for Tasmania.

 

Businesses recognised as a commercial tour companies/operators whereby their business-as-usual practices are creating and either directly, or indirectly, selling tours or tour packages to individuals, businesses and groups are not eligible for this grant program. 

Motorhome, caravan, camping and walking touring activities may also be eligible but only for the days that participants spend in paid accommodation, and with the same ratio of 40 per cent in paid accommodation in regional areas (outside of Greater Hobart).

Nights spent onboard the Spirit of Tasmania do not count towards your nights in Tasmania.

Before applying for this grant, applicants must read and understand the guidelines to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria.  

Applications must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the start date of the touring activity.

Applicants can be based anywhere in Australia and must be able to enter into a funding agreement with the Tasmanian Government.

Applications for this grant will be assessed against the criteria and applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by email.

The Department of State Growth may contact you for additional information about your application and verify the information you have provided.

If you are unable to use the grant as expected, please contact Events Tasmania by email info@eventstasmania.com or phone 1300 880 634.

Grants of up to $20,000 are available. Please click on the funding scale below to find out more:

Click here to view the Touring Grants Funding Scale.

Click here to view the Touring Grant Guidelines.

Eligibility Check

Grants are available to eligible organisers of touring activities that meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Be registered for tax purposes in Australia with a continuously active Australian Business Number (ABN) on or before 30 June 2025.
  • Conduct a touring activity between March and November (inclusive) scheduled between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.
  • Attract more than 40 people from outside Tasmania, who stay five nights or more in paid commercial accommodation*.
  • Ensure that at least 40 per cent of overnight stays take place in regional areas (defined as locations outside Greater Hobart**).
  • Apply at least four weeks prior to the touring activity start date.

*Commercial accommodation is defined as a hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, cabin.

**Greater Hobart refers to the Hobart, Glenorchy, Clarence and Kingborough local government areas.

I have read the guidelines and I meet the above eligible criteria * Required