The NSW Government has allocated $1.5 million via the Regional Event Fund to elevate events and experiences throughout the state in the 2024/25 fiscal year. Managed by Destination NSW, the government's tourism and events agency, this fund aims to bolster regional events through three distinct streams:

1. Incubator Event Stream: Newly established events in their first or second years can access up to $20,000 in seed funding to foster activities conducive to establishing the event as a visitor attraction.
2. Flagship Event Stream: Events operating for over two years are eligible for grants of $20,000 to enhance visibility and encourage attendance. Events having exhausted their annual grants may qualify for $30,000 in funding over three years.
3. Event Development Stream: Established events with a proven track record, having previously completed triennial funding under the Flagship Event stream, can secure grants of up to $50,000 to support strategic growth initiatives.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024.

You will be asked in the application process to reach out to your Destination Network, those in the Hunter can reach out to Destination Sydney Surrounds North here