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Regional NSW hosts a range of unique and world-class events attracting tens of thousands of metropolitan, interstate and international visitors each year.

Visitors not only spend money at these events, but at local businesses like cafes and restaurants, tourist attractions and accommodation, supporting the regional economy and creating new jobs. Hosting a major event can also position an area as an attractive destination to visit again, bringing visitors back to further explore the region and driving additional visitation through positive word of mouth.

To this end, local event organisers, regional NSW councils, not-for-profit organisations, sporting bodies and Aboriginal Land Councils are encouraged to apply for funding as part of the $20 million Regional Events Acceleration Fund Round Two.

Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said the new funding round will provide a minimum $100,000 to help bring new major events to regional NSW and between $50,000 to $200,000 to increase capacity and enhance existing events.

“Examples of eligible projects include extra seating for outdoor shows or sporting events, temporary fencing, accessibility infrastructure, providing additional stages at music events, temporary car parks or pop-up camping sites,” Mrs Tuckerman said.

Acting Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the package had already supported more than 80 events expected to attract more than one million visitors to the regions, laying the foundations for a strong recovery of Regional NSW.

“This package will help drive regional NSW’s economic recovery from bushfire, drought, COVID-19, and the current flooding crisis,” Mr Toole said.

“Helping organisers host world-class events in their own backyard showcases our great regional towns to national and international audiences.”

Applications for the Regional Events Acceleration Fund are now open and close 5pm Tuesday, October 4, 2022. For information about eligibility criteria and program guidelines, please go to: www.nsw.gov.au/REAFund

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• Events
• Grant / Funding