***Applications for the latest round of funding closed on 11 June 2009.***

TQUAL Grants, formerly known as the Australian Tourism Development Program, is a highly competitive merit-based grants program administered by the Australian Government, which aims to stimulate sustainable growth in the Australian tourism industry.

• 10-Year Tourism and Events Industry Strategy
• Tourism Victoria Business Plan 2008–2011
• Regional Tourism Action Plan 2009–2012.

Tourism Victoria has also developed specific market segment strategies and plans for Victoria’s key product and niche market strengths. Go to Market Segment Plans for a list of these plans and strategies which you may find useful.

In preparing your application, we recommend you consult Tourism Victoria’s plans and strategies.

For further information about Victoria’s strategies and plans, please email .

If you have any questions regarding TQUAL Grants or the application process please contact the TQUAL Grants Hotline on 13 28 46 or email .

Relevant websites:

www.ret.gov.au/tourism
www.ausindustry.gov.au/tourism