In the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Queensland Government is delivering the Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) aimed at developing new and enhancing existing tourism infrastructure and experiences across regional Queensland.

RTIF offers funding of up to $300,000 (GST exclusive) per project. Funding is available for eligible projects that strongly align with RTIF's objectives to drive tourism growth, promote economic development, and enhance Queensland's global competitiveness.

RTIF funding cannot be used for a project that has commenced. However, funding is able to be used for different and distinct elements or stages of the project.

Additionally, the applicant must be the legal owner of any assets purchased or created using the funding. All applications will undergo a competitive assessment process based on the criteria outlined in these guidelines.

Co-contribution is not required, however project costs over and above the grant awarded are to be met by the applicant.

To be eligible for funding, applicants must:

• be an established tourism operator in Queensland (more than 12 months), or
• be a new operator, or an operator from another Australian jurisdiction, who can demonstrate active establishment of tourism operations in Queensland with significant tourism benefits to Queensland, and
• hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN), and
• be registered for GST.

Eligible applicants include:

• local government authorities
• tourism operators and businesses
• not-for-profit organisations.

• Email: tourismgrants@detsi.qld.gov.au