SA Economic Recovery Fund now open
An exciting boost for regional tourism operators has just been announced with the new $20 million Economic Recovery Fund to support Regional Tourism Infrastructure Development and Manufacturing Innovation. The program supports quality new accommodation or expansions, visitor attractions and experiences plus visitor infrastructure to enhance visitor engagement or develop new tour offerings. Contact Alex Brown, Tourism Development Consultant for grant writing services on alexbrownprojectco@gmail.com
An exciting boost for regional tourism operators has just been announced by the Department for Treasury and Finance with it’s new $20 million Economic Recovery Fund to support Regional Tourism Infrastructure Development and Manufacturing Innovation.
The program supports quality new accommodation or expansions, visitor attractions and experiences plus visitor infrastructure to enhance visitor engagement or develop new tour offerings.
The tourism industry can apply for grants from $150,000 up to $1 million or loans from $1 million to $5 million. Both grants and loans are limited to up to 30 per cent of the overall project cost.
Applications are open until 15 December 2023.
Make contact with Alex Brown today for grant writing services or for a business consultation to discuss project positioning to capture funds.
Businesses and residents within the City of Onkaparinga and District Council of Yankalilla can also access a free tourism mentoring session with Alex Brown via the Southern Business Mentoring Program.
Alex Brown, tourism development consultant has 14 years tourism industry experience and prides herself on delivering quality work with a strong attention to detail to deliver the best outcome for the client and the consumer. Alex has held various business advisory and project management positions to support growth in the tourism, entertainment, leisure and retail sectors to assist with experience and product development, precinct planning, investment attraction, acquisition of grant funding, marketing advice and planning and becoming export ready.
Image credits SA Media Gallery left to right: One Kangaroo Island, Elliot Grafton, The Villas at The Waikerie Golf and Country Club, David Sievers, Dudley Wines, Adam Bruzzone, Kuti Shack, Duy Dash.
sponsorship secured
Alex Brown Project Co. was engaged by Alexandrina Council in April 2023 to provide corporate writing services for the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival’s 2024 and 2026 sponsorship application to the South Australian Tourism Commission’s Regional Event Fund – Established Event Fund.
The sponsorship application included event analysis and future thinking to deliver a successful event bid that highlighted the events strong track record of growth and strategic tourism value to the state.
Image: 2023 South Australian Wooden Boat Festival, Fleurieu Peninsula - Photo credit: LeanneG Photography
Alex Brown Project Co. was engaged by Alexandrina Council in April 2023 to provide corporate writing services for the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival’s 2024 and 2026 sponsorship application to the South Australian Tourism Commission’s Regional Event Fund – Established Event Fund.
The sponsorship application included event analysis, event innovation and future thinking to deliver a compelling event bid that highlighted the events strong track record of growth and strategic tourism value to the state.
The event is an important economic driver for the region and much loved by locals and boating enthusiasts and the funding win will see the event delivered in late October 2024 in time to launch the $14.55 million redeveloped Goolwa Wharf precinct.
Outcome
Secured sponsorship for the 2024 and 2026 South Australian Wooden Boat Festival.
Need help with grant writing or securing sponsorship? Find out more about my tourism development consultancy services and make an enquiry today.