Closed tourism funds
The Tourism Growth Partnership and Regional Mid-sized Tourism Facilities Grant Fund closed in 2017. Remaining funds were rolled into the Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
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Tourism Growth Partnership
The Tourism Growth Partnership was set up to fund industry-led commercial projects focused on increasing productivity across the tourism sector. Between 2013 and 2017, 40 projects received $23.4 million in funding.
When the fund closed in 2017 all remaining funds were rolled into to the Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
Regional Mid-sized Tourism Facilities Grant Fund
The Regional Mid-sized Tourism Facilities Grant Fund was set up to fund projects in regions experiencing infrastructure pressure (eg, car parks and toilets) due to an increase in visitors.
During Round 1 and 2 of the fund 32 projects received funding.
When the Fund closed in 2017 all remaining funds were rolled into the Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
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Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery
The Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery was a contestable fund for projects that will have meaningful impact across the tourism system.
Tourism Infrastructure Fund
The Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) provided up to $25 million annually to develop tourism-related infrastructure that supports regions facing pressure from tourism growth.
Transition Fund for Local Authorities
The government provided $10 million ($5 million each year) through the Freedom Camping Transition Fund to support local authorities to undertake activities relating to the transition to the new freedom camping rules during 2022/23 and 2023/24. This funding was contestable.
Funding recipients
The Tourism Growth Partnership was set up to fund industry-led commercial projects focused on increasing productivity across the tourism sector.
Funding recipients
During 2 rounds of funding, 42 applications were awarded a total of $8,285,523 by the Regional Mid-sized Tourism Facilities Grant Fund.