2025 Event Attraction Fund
The 2025 Event Attraction Fund is a 2024 Election commitment that aligns with the three pillars of the Tasmanian Government Events Strategy 2023-2027 - economic, social and brand. The aim of the Fund is to secure mass participation events which will deliver strong levels of interstate visitation and substantial economic and social benefits for the state during the shoulder and winter months.
The 2025 Event Attraction Fund provides grants of up to $750,000 and will encourage statewide dispersal of events through increased funding available for regionally held events.
The application process will occur in two stages. Applicants deemed eligible in Stage One will be invited to apply and provide further information in Stage Two of the application process.
- Eligibility
- must apply under Stage One at least four months (16 weeks) prior to event commencement
- must hold an event between March and November in either 2025, 2026 or 2027
- must be able to contribute at least 60 per cent of the overall event income budget.
- Assessment criteria
- the number of visitors attracted to Tasmania by the event
- the length of time that these visitors will stay in tasmania
- a planned approach to encourage extended visitation
- provide a strong return on investment.
- How do I apply?
Eligibility
Applicants will be required to meet the following eligibility criteria as part of the Stage One process:
Assessment criteria
Stage One applicants must clearly demonstrate and provide evidence of:
How do I apply?
Eligibility
Applicants will be required to meet the following eligibility criteria as part of the Stage One process:
- must apply under Stage One at least four months (16 weeks) prior to event commencement
- must hold an event between March and November in either 2025, 2026 or 2027
- must be able to contribute at least 60 per cent of the overall event income budget.
Assessment criteria
Stage One applicants must clearly demonstrate and provide evidence of:
- the number of visitors attracted to Tasmania by the event
- the length of time that these visitors will stay in tasmania
- a planned approach to encourage extended visitation
- provide a strong return on investment.
How do I apply?
Eligibility
Applicants will be required to meet the following eligibility criteria as part of the Stage One process:
- must apply under Stage One at least four months (16 weeks) prior to event commencement
- must hold an event between March and November in either 2025, 2026 or 2027
- must be able to contribute at least 60 per cent of the overall event income budget.
Assessment criteria
Stage One applicants must clearly demonstrate and provide evidence of:
- the number of visitors attracted to Tasmania by the event
- the length of time that these visitors will stay in tasmania
- a planned approach to encourage extended visitation
- provide a strong return on investment.