The Regional Event Fund identifies and supports events in regional NSW that have the potential to act as a ‘cornerstone’ or flagship tourism event for their area by attracting overnight visitation and delivering long-term benefits to the region.
Applicants are invited to apply for the 2024/25 Regional Event Fund across three funding streams:
- Incubator Event Stream: This stream supports the establishment of new events in their first or second year of operation with seed funding of up to $20,000 to support activities that are likely to establish an event as a driver of visitation.
- Flagship Event Stream: This stream offers grants specifically to support marketing activities aimed at increasing visibility and attracting visitation to the event from outside its immediate area. Grants through the Flagship stream are only available to events that have been running for more than 2 years. Annual grant – $20,000 and Triennial grant – $30,000 per annum for three years.
- Event Development Stream: This stream supports mature events that have already received the maximum funding permitted through the Flagship Event stream and can present a strategy for future growth that includes continued development of the event’s potential to drive overnight visitation. Funding amounts of up to $50,000 available.
Applicants should contact Destination NSW before applying to discuss eligibility. Applications close Tuesday 9 April 2024. For further information: info@dncw.com.au