Deadline: 21-Oct-22
The Government of South Australia has announced the applications for its Experience Nature Tourism Fund to showcase South Australia’s natural landscapes while also encouraging visitors to enjoy and learn more about these important natural and cultural assets to the state.
The $2 million Experience Nature Tourism Fund will spur investment in nature-based tourism experiences and make South Australia more competitive in luring domestic and international tourists.
Funding Streams
Grants are available via two funding streams:
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Stream 1 – Quick Activation Projects, grants from $10,000 to $20,000
- Provided for projects that are ready to be activated. These grants could include one-off purchases.
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Stream 2 – Innovative Development Projects, grants from $20,001 to $50,000
- Provided for bigger projects which may have a longer duration and multiple elements.
What type of Projects are Eligible?
Eligible projects are limited to the below initiatives:
- Projects that expand an existing tourism offering, including product and experience development.
- Projects that develop new or support existing tourism offerings, e.g. off grid accommodation and tour equipment storage.
- Purchase of equipment to operate a tour. e.g. diving, and snorkelling equipment.
- Vehicles to transport people to and within national parks and reserves (e.g. bikes, e-bikes, coaches, kayaks, boats, and aircraft.
- Training programs for staff to support the development of engaging nature-based experiences. e.g. mentoring, coaching, tour guide training, Aboriginal cultural training, flora and fauna education, storytelling and interpretation expertise and responsible/sustainable travel awareness.
- Marketing activities including but not limited to website and content creation.
Eligibility Criteria
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Applications to the Fund are limited to private businesses, not-for-profit organisations and community associations, including:
- Sole Traders
- Partnerships
- Companies and Trusts
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Community and Progress Associations
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Applicants must be:
- Financially viable
- Operating a business with an Australian Business Number (ABN) for a minimum of 12 months
- Legal entities (i.e., with which the Government of South Australia can enter into a legally binding grant agreement)
- Able to demonstrate the capability and capacity to complete the project
Ineligible
- Local Government and Councils
- Local Government Associations
- Regional Development Australia
- Regional Tourism Organisations (one of the eleven recognised regional tourism authorities)
- Industry Associations
- State or Federal Government Agencies and / or Departments
- Superannuation Funds including Self-Managed Super Funds
For more information, visit Government of South Australia.
For more information, visit https://tourism.sa.gov.au/support/experience-nature-tourism-fund
