Round 2 of the Regional Tourism Activation Fund is focused on accelerating the development of high impact tourism and events infrastructure that will increase the international appeal of destinations in regional NSW and boost the visitor economy through increased visitation and job creation. The Fund aims to support projects that are accessible and inclusive for everyone and ensure all visitors to regional NSW have unforgettable experiences that encourage repeat visitation.
This program is administered by Department of Regional NSW.
The Regional Tourism Activation Fund is for high-impact tourism infrastructure projects that have the potential to become iconic visitor experiences for regional NSW.
Examples of eligible project types include:
Nature-based tourism
iconic walking and hiking trails
aquatic and coastal projects such as over-water walkways and major viewing platforms
adventure cycling such as mountain bike and BMX trails
adventure trails that cover land and water experiences.
Arts, culture and events infrastructure
Aboriginal tourism experiences
major arts infrastructure
cultural experiences including history and heritage projects
major event and festival infrastructure
major conference centre facilities.
Key information
Status: Open
Grant amount: From $500,000 to $20,000,000
Application opened: 2 August 2022
Application closes: 27 September 2022, 5:00 pm