Regional councils, tourism organisations and eligible not-for-profits delivering tourism infrastructure projects that boost regional visitation and local economies.
Grants of up to $300,000 are available.
Applications close Wednesday 9 September 2026
Are you a tourism operator located outside South East Queensland?
The Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund complements the Tourism Icons Investment Fund and aims to address critical gaps in tourism infrastructure, enhance Queensland's tourism offerings and appeal and deliver long-term economic benefits to regional communities.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) Round 2 is designed to support a variety of projects aimed at strengthening Queensland’s regional tourism offerings, project examples include:
- Support for new tourism attractions and experiences, highlighting Queensland’s iconic wonders and celebrating Queensland’s Indigenous heritage.
- Enhancements to existing facilities to attract and improve visitor experiences.
- Developments like eco-lodges, glamping sites and sustainability enhancements.
- Ecotourism or culinary experiences that connect visitors with Queensland’s agricultural landscapes, practices, and produce.
- Experiences that that showcase Queensland’s spectacular
Grants of up to $300,000 are available.
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.
Applications close Wednesday 9 September 2026.
Planning a regional tourism infrastructure project?
Our Government Grants specialists can assess your eligibility, identify funding opportunities and help prepare a competitive application to maximise your chances of securing funding.
Planning a regional tourism infrastructure project?
Our Government Grants specialists can assess your eligibility, identify funding opportunities and help prepare a competitive application to maximise your chances of securing funding.
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 >