The following are funding programs that may be suitable for tourism projects.

Victorian Government

Tourism Victoria

Event funding is available through the Tourism Victoria Events Program and the Country Victoria Events Program.

Arts Victoria

Arts Victoria has a range of programs designed to assist in the development and presentation of cultural projects, programs and services that will benefit the Victorian arts industry and the community. These include funding programs, forums, research and publications.

Business Victoria

If you are you looking for financial support, advice, or education and training programs to help improve your business, the Victorian Government can assist with a range of funding and support services for all aspects of business from research and development to management and export. Use the interactive guide to find out which awards, grants and programs you may be eligible for.

Department of Planning and Community Development

The Department of Planning and Community Development works with people throughout Victoria to strengthen communities. The Department administers a number of grant programs.

Regional Infrastructure Development Fund

The Regional Infrastructure Development Fund was established to improve the competitive capacity of regional Victoria and enhance economic development through investment, job creation and the promotion of export opportunities. It supports capital works that:

• Support new industry development
• Link transport infrastructure
• Improve tourism facilities
• Better link regional Victoria to new opportunities in education and information and communication technologies infrastructure.

Federal Government

Australian Tourism Development Program

The Australian Tourism Development Program is a highly competitive merit-based grants program that aims to assist in the development of a continuous tourism experience across Australia.

• promote tourism development in regional and rural Australia
• contribute to long term economic growth
• increase visitation and yield throughout Australia
• enhance visitor dispersal and tourism expenditure throughout Australia
• increase Australia's competitiveness as a tourism destination.

GrantsLINK

GrantsLINK provides information on funding available under a variety of grant programs for individuals, businesses and communities

Indigenous Tourism

Indigenous Tourism Australia is a web portal for the indigenous tourism sector. It includes information on starting and maintaining a profitable business, how to get help, training programs, and useful contacts. The site also lists a range of indigenous tourism funding programs.

Regional Partnerships

The Australian Government's approach to regional development is to work in partnership with communities, government and the private sector to foster the development of self-reliant communities and regions.

Philanthropic

Philanthropy Australia

Philanthropy Australia is the national peak body for philanthropy and is a not-for-profit membership organisation. Its membership represents Australia’s leading grant-making private, family and corporate trusts and foundations.