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Applications for the Tourism Product Development Fund (formerly known as the COVID Safe Tourism Co-Investment Program) are now open.

Applications opened on Friday 29 April 2022 and will close at 5.00pm on Tuesday 31 May 2022.

Background

In January 2021, the ACT Government announced the establishment of the COVID Safe Tourism Co-Investment Program (CSTCIP), which provided funding support for the development of COVID safe tourism products and infrastructure. The CSTCIP sought to help the tourism industry recover from the significant impacts of COVID-19.

The CSTCIP had $1.5 million in funding available, with $750,000 to be allocated to successful industry-led projects in each of two funding rounds (opening in 2020-21 and 2021-22).

A new program name has been developed for the latest funding round opening in 2021-22: the Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF).

The program will again 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 2023.

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/2021-22TPDF

Program Outcomes

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 COVID 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

  • TPDF FAQs

  • Project Implementation Plan Template

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.

  • Justin Lalor
    Senior Director
    justin.lalor@act.gov.au
    (02) 6207 2884

  • Sarah Staruszkiewicz
    Director, International and Partnerships
    sarah.staruszkiewicz@act.gov.au
    (02) 6205 0506

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