Apply Now: Experience Nature Tourism Fund (Australia)

The ENTF aims to showcase South Australia’s natural landscapes while also encouraging visitors to enjoy and learn more about these important natural and cultural assets.

Funding Information

• The Government of South Australia has committed $2 million over four financial years. There is $550,000 available for Round Three (which includes unallocated funding from the previous rounds).
• Applicants can request grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 (excluding GST) through Grants are available via two funding streams:
  • Stream 1 – Quick Activation Projects, grants from $10,000 to $20,000
  • Small grants for projects that are ready for activation such as one-off purchases.
  • Stream 2 – Innovative Development Projects, grants from $20,001 to $50,000
• Larger grants for projects which may have a higher cost, longer duration and/or multiple components.

Project Location

• Projects must:
  • Be located within 20 kilometres of a national park, and clearly demonstrates visitation to a specified national park/s.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications to the ENTF are open to legal entities, including:
  • Individual/Sole Traders
  • Partnerships
  • Companies
  • Trusts
  • Not-for-Profit Organisations registered with the
  • Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission
  • Incorporated Community and Progress Associations
• Applicants must:
  • Operate a business with an Australian Business Number (ABN) for at least 12 months.
  • Demonstrate financial viability.
  • Be legal entities (capable of entering into a binding grant agreement with the Government of South Australia).
  • Contribute a minimum of 20 per cent to the project cost, with up to 80 per cent sought from the Government of South Australia.
  • Hold all relevant consents and authorisations (including development, regulatory and landlord approvals).
  • Only apply for funding to support new projects that deliver demonstrated tangible benefits to South Australia and that create a new tourism product or experience.

Ineligible

• Local Government and Councils
• Local Government Associations
• Regional Development Australia
• Regional Tourism Organisations (one of the eleven recognised regional tourism authorities)
• Industry Associations
• State or Federal Government Agencies and/or
• Departments
• Superannuation Funds
• Unincorporated Associations

For more information, visit South Australian Tourism Commission.