Local event organisers can apply for a $20,000 grant as part of a state government initiative to attract tourism to regional and rural Australia.
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Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall urged organisers of events held between July and December this year to apply for the 2018 Incubator Event Fund, which supports events held in rural and regional NSW.
The fund offered a one-off grant of up to $20,000 for new festivals and community events, or those in their second year of activity. The grant can include marketing, public relations, venue hire, or visitor research.
“This grant will attract more tourists to our region in the hope they stay longer and spend more time exploring our wonderful communities,” Mr Marshall said.
The fund is part of the state government’s record $43 million investment aimed at increasing overnight visitors and expenditure across rural and regional NSW.
Applications opened on Monday. “I encourage those eligible to apply soon so they don’t miss out on this wonderful initiative and opportunity,” Mr Marshall said.