Aboriginal Tourism Product Distribution Grant Program
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Department of Tourism & Hospitality (NT), through Tourism and Events NT, is offering the Aboriginal Tourism Product Distribution Grant Program (Round 2) to support majority owned Aboriginal businesses in promoting and selling their tourism products and experiences. About The Grant Program aligns with the vision of the Northern Territory Aboriginal Tourism Strategy 2020-2030: "We inspire visitors to connect with one of the world's oldest cultures through immersive tourism experiences, which sustain the Aboriginal tourism sector for future generations." Purpose The Grant Program supports the strategy's vision by helping majority owned Aboriginal businesses to promote and sell their tourism products and experiences. Funding Tourism and Events NT is providing a noncompetitive funding pool of $30,000 (excluding GST) for online booking systems and for expert distribution advice, including pricing structures and rate sheets. Minimum funding value: $2,000 (excluding GST) Maximum funding value: $5,000 (excluding GST) Eligibility Applicants must be majority owned Aboriginal businesses operating in the tourism sector
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