Queensland Destination Events Program

About this grant

The Queensland Destination Events Program provides event organisers with funding to help with the costs of staging events in Queensland.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Event organisers staging events entirely in queensland.
• Queensland destination events program provides funding to event organisers staging events held entirely in queensland.
• The event should:
• Generate local economic activity and development in the host destination
• Attract visitors to the region
• Drive social and community outcomes for the region
• Enhance the profile of the region.
• Have an australian business number (abn)
• Be either a corporation registered with asic, an incorporated association or other body corporate
• Be conducting an event that takes place in the same queensland destination, it cannot rotate to other locations.
• Funding for vic small businesses impacted by prolonged power outages

What the funding covers

• Funding varies.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/queensland-destination-events-program for application details

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