Program closed
Applications for the Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024 are now closed.
Successful recipients of the Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024 can be found here.
Program overview
The Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024 supports new and innovative tourism infrastructure projects in regional and rural Victoria that will increase year-round visitation, improve the quality of experiences and increase visitors’ length of stay.
The fund provides grants of up to $5 million per project, with a minimum funding amount of $100,000 per project. Funding is focused on the 5 product priorities identified in Experience Victoria 2033 – First Peoples’ led experiences, wellness, arts and culture, food and drink and nature.
The fund was delivered trough 3 grant streams:
- Stream 1 — Small-scale projects: between $100,000 and $1 million
- Stream 2 — Large-scale projects: between $1,000,001 and $5 million
- Stream 3 — Accommodation uplift: between $500,000 and $2 million.
Successful Grant recipients
Stream 1 – Small Scale Projects
- Big 4 Apollo Bay Pisces - Pisces BIG4 Accessibility Uplift
- Cove Discretionary Family Trust - BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park cabin and playground uplift
- Phillip Island Wine Co - Phillip Island Winery Cellar Door Restaurant Expansion
- Jamcoe Pty Ltd - The Daylesford Royal Hotel – Boutique Accommodation Uplift
- Panorama Garden Estate Tours Pty Ltd - Development of wellness ‘Nature Pod’ at Panorama Garden Estate
- Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management - Portarlington Holiday Park Cabin replacement initiative
- Campero Pty Ltd atf Macalister Trust - Paradise Valley Campground: New Deluxe Cabins
- Leeno Pty Ltd - Quealy Winemakers cellar door redesign and expansion
- Marlo Caravan Park - Snowy River Yacht Accommodation & Charters
- Indigo Wine Company Limited - Indigo Vineyard Cellar Door Enhancement
- Alpine Resorts Victoria - Mt Buller Mountain Bike Trails
- Hindmarsh Shire Council - Nhill Caravan Park Accommodation Upgrade
- East Gippsland Rail Trail Committee of Management Inc - East Gippsland Rail Trail - Simpsons Creek via Orbost upgrade
- Mount William Station - Bluestone Stables Upgrades
- Zoological Parks and Gardens Board - Sealed and safe pathways, improving access and inclusion for all visitors to Kyabram Fauna Park
Stream 2 – Large Scale Projects
- Royal Automobile Club of Victoria - RACV Inverloch Resort Hotel Expansion
- Keirapad Pty Ltd - GROW Grampians Wellness Resort Development Stage One
- Australian Paddlesteamers Pty Ltd - PS Victorian Star – New 5-Star Luxury 19 Cabin Cruising Paddlesteamer
- Sovereign Hill Musuems Association - Sovereign Hill Accommodation Expansion and Renewal
- Burnham Beeches Investments Pty Ltd - Burnham Beeches Mansion and Village Square - Stage 1
- Torquay Hotel Property Pty Ltd - Torquay Hotel - Major redevelopment of outdoor beer garden with increased dining and seating capacity, and accessible enhancements
- Silverwater Resort - Silverwater Resort Conference Accommodation Additions
- Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation - Yorta Yorta Cultural Connections Centre
- Barwon Coast Committee of Management Inc - Barwon Heads Caravan Park, Cabin Upgrades
Stream 3 – Accommodation Uplift
- Black and White Civic Investments Pty Ltd - Nirebo Motel Echuca - Accommodation and Facilities Uplift
- All Seasons Holiday Park - All Seasons Holiday Park Accommodation and Accessibility Uplift Project
- Eureka Stockade Memorial Park Committee Inc - Eureka Stockade Memorial Park: Upgrading accommodation standards
- River Sea View Pty Ltd - The Monty Motel
- BW Stonelea Unit Trust - Stonelea Country Estate Hotel Accommodation Uplift
| Funding options | Available funding |
|---|---|
| Stream 1 — Small-scale projects | between $100,000 and $1 million |
| Stream 2 — Large-scale projects | between $1,000,001 and $5 million |
| Stream 3 — Accommodation uplift | between $500,000 and $2 million |
Co-contributions are required as part of the Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024 grant funding. The rate of co-contribution varies depending on the applicant.
Program guidelines
Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund 2024 — Program guidelines (PDF 2071.71 KB) 
Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund 2024 — Program guidelines (DOCX 123.75 KB) 
Supporting templates
Project plan template (DOCX 193.51 KB)
Profit, loss and cashflow projections (XLSX 624.06 KB) 
Land owner consent form (DOCX 170.99 KB)
In-Kind and voluntary support – Form and factsheet (DOCX 959.15 KB)
Supporting documents
Supporting documentation checklist (DOCX 176.72 KB)
For further resources to assist you in your application, please visit Tourism and Event's project facilitation page.
Frequently asked questions
Please read the full list of FAQs.
Information sessions
2 information sessions were held online in June to provide further information on the fund and to answer any questions you may have.
A recording of the presentation is available to view.
How to apply
Please read all the information on this page, the program guidelines and the frequently asked questions (FAQs) before applying.
Applications for all streams will close at 2pm on Friday 19 July 2024.
If you have further questions regarding the Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024, please contact tourism.projects@ecodev.vic.gov.au.