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Event Development Fund NSW
Australian Government · Australia
The Event Development Fund provides funding to organisers of proven events in regional New South Wales to support continuation, future growth and continued development. Funding supports activities that increase overnight visitation and improve the visitor experience.
Funding
Up to $50K
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Own the rights to the event
• Be financially solvent
• Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Be a sole trader, company, partnership, unincorporated association, incorporated association, or company trust entity
• Be running an event located in one of the 7 regional Destination Networks geographical areas in New South Wales
• Have received the maximum funding permitted through the Flagship Event Program prior to applying
To be eligible, the event organiser must own the rights to the event, be financially solvent, have an Australian business number, be a sole trader, company, partnership, unincorporated or incorporated association, or company trust entity, and be running an event located in one of the 7 regional Destination Networks geographical areas in New South Wales. Applicants must also have received the maximum funding permitted through the Flagship Event Program prior to applying.
What's Funded
Funded activities may include promotional activities, cooperative marketing, visitor research methodologies, infrastructure costs to encourage extended stays, improved visitor experience measures such as grandstands and information services, and improving accommodation options or temporary accommodation delivery.Expected Outcomes
Expected outcomes include continued development and strategic growth of proven regional events, increased overnight visitation to regional New South Wales, extended visitor stays, and an improved visitor experience.Key Information
Applicant Types
sole_tradercompanypartnershiptrustother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
marketingcommunityother
Keywords
regional eventstourismvisitor economyregional New South Walesevent organisersmarketingvisitor experienceovernight visitation
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Event Development Fund NSW?
The Event Development Fund NSW is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $50K in funding. The Event Development Fund provides funding to organisers of proven events in regional New South Wales to support continuation, future growth and continued development. Funding supports activities that increase overnight visitation and improve the visitor experience.
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How much funding does the Event Development Fund NSW provide?
The Event Development Fund NSW provides Up to $50K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Event Development Fund NSW?
- Own the rights to the event
- Be financially solvent
- Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Be a sole trader, company, partnership, unincorporated association, incorporated association, or company trust entity
- Be running an event located in one of the 7 regional Destination Networks geographical areas in New South Wales
- Have received the maximum funding permitted through the Flagship Event Program prior to applying
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When does the Event Development Fund NSW close?
Applications close on 31 Dec 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Funded activities may include promotional activities, cooperative marketing, visitor research methodologies, infrastructure costs to encourage extended stays, improved visitor experience measures such as grandstands and information services, and improving accommodation options or temporary accommodation delivery.
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How do I apply for the Event Development Fund NSW?
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