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Regional Event Fund - Event Development stream

NSW Government

Funding amountUp to $50,000
DeadlineCloses Thu, 31 Dec 2026
RegionNSW

Overview

This fund supports mature events that have already received maximum Flagship Event funding and can present a comprehensive strategy for future growth as drivers of tourism.

Eligibility

Who can apply Event Development funding is only open to events that have previously received and completed triennial funding through the Flagship event stream. To be eligible to apply for any of the three streams of the Regional Event Fund, applicants must agree or warrant that: they are the event owner (i.e. own the rights to the event and hold the relevant approvals for the event) at the time of application and contract they are financially solvent or financially viable and able to demonstrate that they are likely to remain so over the duration of the funding period they have an Australian Business Number (ABN) they are a sole trader, company, partnership, unincorporated and incorporated associations, or company trust entity they own a certificate of currency for at least $20 million public liability insurance, or evidence of ability to secure before entering into a funding agreement the recipient must be a legal entity and not a business name. To be eligible for the Event Development Fund subcategory, your event must: take place between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027 have previously received and completed triennial funding through the Flagship Event stream be held in one of the seven Destination Networks. The Destination Networks include: Destination Central West Destination Country & Outback NSW Destination North Coast incl. Lord Howe Island Destination Riverina Murray Destination Southern NSW Destination Sydney Surrounds North Please note: the Local Government Areas of Penrith, Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains and Wollondilly are no longer included in the above Destination Networks. View the Destination Networks boundary map . Types of projects funded under this grant The Event Development stream provides funding to support initiatives that will have a direct impact on increasing overnight visitation to the event. A clear strategic rationale will be required for all initiatives. Activities that may be eligible for funding include: Promotional activities with a measurable overnight visitation outcome (e.g. promotions with a unique call to action) Cooperative marketing activities with the tourism industry (e.g. the development and promotion of packages to the event that include accommodation or access to other tourist attractions) Costs associated with implementing robust visitor research methodologies Infrastructure costs associated with encouraging extended stays (e.g. additional hire costs to extend the event an extra day) Costs associated with the delivery of an improved visitor experience (e.g. grandstands, information services, facilities) Costs associated with developing broader accommodation options or the delivery of temporary accommodation (e.g. shuttle buses to neighbouring towns, implementation of home hosting programs, creation of temporary camping grounds) Consultancy fees for marketing, PR, digital or event management specialists provided there are clear and measurable outcomes that demonstrate an improvement on existing activities. Eve

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