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Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund: Round 1 Application

Program Overview

In the lead up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Queensland Government is delivering the Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) aimed at developing new and enhancing existing tourism infrastructure and experiences across regional Queensland.

To complement the broader Tourism Icons Investment Fund under the Destination 2045 Plan, the RTIF seeks to address critical gaps in tourism infrastructure, strengthen Queensland’s tourism offerings and appeal, and deliver long-term economic benefits to regional communities.

By supporting innovative and sustainable tourism projects, the program aims to position Queensland as a premier travel destination, stimulate economic activity, and create jobs both during project construction and through ongoing operations.

The RTIF is designed to create new or enhanced tourism related infrastructure and experiences, increase visitor expenditure and numbers, encourage longer stays, and improve the dispersal of visitors across Queensland’s regions. It aligns with the Destination 2045 Plan by fostering the development of tourism infrastructure that enhances visitor experiences, increases regional tourism capacity, and drives sustainable economic growth. Through this initiative, the Queensland Government is ensuring the state remains competitive and attractive to both domestic and international visitors – lifting Queensland’s profile nationally and internationally - while delivering long-term economic value and supporting the growth of regional communities.

For more information about the Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund, the following documentation should be reviewed prior to completing an application. 

Available Funding

The RTIF offers funding of up to $300,000 (ex GST) per project. Funding is available for eligible projects that strongly align with the program’s objectives to drive tourism growth, promote economic development, and enhance Queensland’s global competitiveness.

Applications over $300,000 (ex GST) may be considered at the discretion of the assessment panel.

RTIF funding cannot be used for a project that has commenced. However, RTIF funding is able to be used for different and distinct elements or stages of the project.

Applicant Eligibility

Applicant Eligibility

 

To be eligible for funding, applicants must:

  • be an established tourism operator in Queensland (more than 12 months), or
  • be a new operator, or an operator from another Australian jurisdiction, who can demonstrate active establishment of tourism operations in Queensland with significant tourism benefits to Queensland, and
  • hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN), and
  • be registered for GST.

Eligible applicants include:

  • Local Government Authorities.
  • Tourism operators and businesses.
  • Not-for-profit organisations.

Preference will be given to tourism businesses with Sustainable Tourism accreditation, or equivalent, reflecting their commitment to environmental, community, and economic sustainability, alongside high standards of safety and customer satisfaction.

Applicants must be located outside of South-East Queensland and operate within one of the eligible Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Project Eligbility

 

Eligible projects must align with initiatives included in the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045 Plan and/or relevant Regional Tourism Organisation’s Destination Management Plans. These projects should aim to develop new or enhance existing tourism infrastructure and experiences in regional Queensland.

To be eligible for funding consideration, a project must:

  • Demonstrate strong economic outcomes for the region.
  • Have in-principle support from local government and Traditional Owners (if required).
  • Have the relevant permits, approvals, and detailed designs in place or be substantially advanced in achieving the approval necessary to commence the project.
  • Be ready to commence construction within six (6) months of funding approval.

Priority will be given to projects that reach practical completion by 31 March 2028, however projects with a completion date after this date are still encouraged to apply.

Priority will also be given to applications with established tenure arrangements and owner consent.