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Tourism Product Development Fund

(formerly known as the COVID Safe Tourism Co-Investment Program)


Applications for the Tourism Product Development Fund are now closed.

The program will require a 1:1 matched cash contribution from applicants.

The TPDF Funding Guidelines provide details for businesses applying for financial assistance from the program for infrastructure and product and experience projects that are to be completed by 30 June 2025.

A set of responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have also been prepared, along with a Project Implementation Plan template that needs to be completed and uploaded to the online application form.

The online application form can be accessed here: https://cmtedd.smartygrants.com.au/2023-24TPDF.

The intended outcomes of the TPDF are to:

  • Encourage development of new infrastructure and/or experiences that attract more visitors and/or lead to increased visitor length of stay and increased visitor spend, while also enhancing Canberra's reputation as a destination.
  • Encourage enhancement of infrastructure that will expand an existing tourism product.
  • Build industry resilience in a post-pandemic environment.
  • Increase the supply of new experiences to fill a gap in the market.
  • Build innovative solutions to support operations through industry collaboration.

GUIDELINES, REFERENCE DOCUMENTS & TEMPLATES

  • TPDF Funding Guidelines for Applicants (PDF)

  • TPDF FAQs (PDF)

  • Project Implementation Plan Template (Excel)

SUCCESSFUL GRANT RECIPIENTS: 2021-22

 

 

Project name Funding amount
New Vineyard Accommodation $80,000
Exploring the Universe Through Different Views $40,000
Marquee Structure $100,000
Alfresco at East $100,000
Safari Function Lodge $100,000
Mountain E-bike Tours in Canberra $42,695
On-Farm Accommodation $100,000
Extension of Outdoor Area to increase Visitor Capacity and Experience $47,547
Delivery Efficiency, School and Disability Inclusivity $23,000
Distillery Education Facility $66,757
Outdoor learning and amenities $50,000

SUCCESSFUL GRANT RECIPIENTS: 2020-21

 

Project name Funding amount
Ice Age and Hominid Exhibit $11,000
Minimum Touch Maximum Experiences $14,037
Enhancement of Food and Beverage Spaces $30,000
Shuttle Bus and Trailer $30,000
Dock Dining Domes $30,563
Cellar Door Outdoor Seating Facility $34,400
Bar and Wine Room $50,000
Book Excursion Platform $50,000
Distillery Experience $50,000
Wild Night Safari $50,000
WILMA $50,000
GoBoat Charter $70,000
Sabi Suites $80,000
Open Air Function Venue $100,000
Astro-Tourism Facility $100,000

CONTACT DETAILS

For more information about the Tourism Product Development Fund, please contact one of the VisitCanberra contact officers.

Russell Jackson
Assistant Director, Industry Sector Development
russell.jackson@act.gov.au
(02) 6205 1747

Teresa Comacchio
Senior Director
teresa.comacchio@act.gov.au
(02) 6205 6001

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