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Queensland tourism operators, businesses, not-for-profits and local governments delivering tourism experiences in Queensland.
Grants of $1–5 million (matched funding required) for major tourism infrastructure, attractions and visitor experiences.
Expressions of interest close 10 August 2026, with successful applicants invited to submit a full business case by 9 October 2026.
The Tourism Icons Investment Fund Round 2 has just been opened to support capital projects for the development of tourism-related businesses.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Tourism Icons Investment Fund (TIIF) provides capital co-funding grants to support the development of infrastructure, attractions and experiences that help to create the state’s next world-class attractions.
Funding priorities include:
- Ecotourism;
- Adventure Tourism;
- Dark Sky Tourism;
- Agritourism;
- Coastal and Marine Tourism;
- Cultural and Heritage Tourism and;
- Paleo Tourism
Grants of between $ 1 million and $5 million are available from a total funding pool of $20 million.
Funding is available on a 1:1 co-contribution basis.
Applicants must:
- Be a business, organisation, not-for-profit organisation or Queensland Local Government Authorities that provide a tourism service or experience.
- Be a new or established tourism operator who can demonstrate active establishment of tourism operations in Queensland through evidence of land tenure, lease arrangements and/or existing operations.
Expressions of interest close 10 August 2026. Successful businesses will be invited to submit a full business case by 9 October 2026.
Bring your tourism project to life
Planning a major tourism investment in Queensland?
RSM's Government Grants team can help assess your eligibility, develop a competitive application and maximise your chances of securing Tourism Icons Investment Fund support.
Get in touch to discuss your project before applications close.
Bring your tourism project to life
Planning a major tourism investment in Queensland?
RSM's Government Grants team can help assess your eligibility, develop a competitive application and maximise your chances of securing Tourism Icons Investment Fund support.
Get in touch to discuss your project before applications close.
Sara Coram
Sara Coram, based in Brisbane, is a strategic grants advisor at RSM. She helps organisations identify and secure Government funding aligned with their growth goals.
With over 20 years’ experience in higher education and research, Sara has led large-scale submissions and managed multimillion-dollar grants across science, health, and engineering sectors. Get in touch with Sara >
