Whether you're looking to expand your business, develop new visitor experiences, improve infrastructure or build your skills, there are a range of funding opportunities and business support programs available throughout the year.
This page brings together tourism, business and event funding programs that may be relevant to operators across the Mackay Isaac region, along with useful resources to help you stay informed.
Please note: grant programs open and close at different times, funding availability and eligibility criteria vary, and inclusion on this page does not guarantee funding. We recommend visiting each program's website for the latest information, application dates and eligibility requirements before applying.
Grant hubs and resources
Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation - Tourism funding and grants
Business Queensland - Tourism grants and funding page
Business Queensland - Business grants page
Grant and subsidy programs
Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF): this fund supports projects that help attract more visitors, encourage longer stays, and increase visitor spending in communities outside of South-East Queensland. Subscribe to the Tourism Industry Newsletter for updates.
Tourism Icons Investment Fund (TIIF): the Tourism Icons Investment Fund (TIIF) has been designed to support the development of infrastructure, attractions and experiences that exceed expectations, create jobs and help more tourism-related businesses to grow. Subscribe to the Tourism Industry Newsletter for updates.
Homegrown - Queensland's Destination Events Fund: the Homegrown - Queensland's Destination Events Fund (Homegrown) helps connect events with the unique destinations they call home, ensuring the benefits of these events are felt far and wide across the State (previously known as the Queensland Destination Events Program - QDEP).
Tourism Business Capability Subsidy: this subsidy offers up to $2,000 to eligible Queensland tourism and event businesses to support targeted training or accreditation that builds skills, confidence and capability. Whether you’re a sole trader or a small to medium-sized business, it’s designed to help you strengthen your business and enhance the experiences you deliver to visitors.
Business Boost Grants Program: the Business Boost grants program assists small businesses to enhance their efficiency and productivity through a grant payment of between $10,000 and $20,000 (excluding GST).
Trade grants
Australian Trade and Investment Commission - Tourism grants
Austrade administers export and tourism grants on behalf of the Australian Government. These grants help Australian businesses export products and services and support our tourism industry and visitor economy.
Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) - the EMDG program provides grants to Australian small and medium enterprises and their representative bodies to market and promote their goods and services globally and undertake export training. Keep up to date by subscribing to the Austrade Newsletter.