There are many sources of funding available through grant programs from both the public and private sectors that can be obtained for tourism purposes. Grants, funding programs and industry assistance are available from Commonwealth, state and territory governments.
Australian Government
The Australian Government GrantsLINK website provides information on what grants and other assistance is available for starting and expanding your business, research and development, innovation and exporting.
There are lots of programs which will help with general business development. Some of the programs which readily deal with tourism product include;
State Government
The Western Australia State Government 'Grants Referral Directory' provides information about grants and assistance programs for regional and metropolitan communities, businesses and local governments. The Small Business Development Corporation also provides information about grants available for small business in Western Australia.
There are lots of program which will help with general business development. One grant program which has assisted tourism ideas is;
Indigenous Businesses
There are a number of programs available to assist Indigenous Tourism Businesses get started. Indigenous Tourism Australia, provides useful funding information about what programs are availabe, how to borrow money, how to write the submission etc.
Tourism Western Australia
Tourism Western Australia supports the EventsCorp Regional Events Scheme which provides funding for regional events.
General funding
To subscribe to a comprehensive listing of current grant information across government, philanthropic and cooperative providers, Our Community. In addition, Philanthropy Australia has a directory of organisations offering grants available for purchase.
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