Regional Events Fund

Regional Events Fund

The Regional Events Fund supports events that bring thousands of visitors to regional Victoria, delivering economic impact, creating jobs, and supporting local business.

The Fund backs festivals, culinary, sporting and cultural events that showcase the vibrancy of Victoria’s regions.

Regional events highlight the incredible tourism offerings available throughout the state and bolster Victoria’s reputations as a world-class events destination.

Private companies, councils, Regional Tourism Boards/Visitor Economy Partnerships and not-for-profit organisations are invited to submit applications for events that meet the eligibility criteria and program objectives detailed in the Regional Events Fund Guidelines.

Support is available across three streams.

Stream 1 – Regional Event Acquisition 

One off or ongoing major events.   

Stream 2 – Event Growth and Development 

Funding of up to $500,000 to grow the economic impact of medium to large-scale events.

Stream 3 – Event Industry Support 

Funding of up to $50,000 to build capability and support the marketing and operations of events that attract intrastate or interstate visitors.

Stream 2 application rounds

*Dates and timings are subject to change at the discretion of Visit Victoria
*Funding rounds will not open if funding is fully committed

Stream 3 application rounds

Stream 3 funding is opened monthly each year, with the exclusion of December and January, through to June 30, 2027.

To start an application, click here.

Applications will be batched in the month received and assessed to align with a Stream 2 funding announcement window.

Applications will not be considered if the event is scheduled to start before the expected funding decision window.

Regional Event Fund Guidelines

The Regional Events Fund Guidelines outline the fund objectives, eligibility, application and assessment process.