Program Status: Closed to applications.
Description: TQUAL Grants is a highly competitive funding program that was formerly known as the Australian Tourism Development Program. The objective of TQUAL Grants is to stimulate sustainable growth in the Australian tourism industry by supporting initiatives that:
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develop innovative product, services or systems within the tourism industry
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contribute directly to long-term economic development in the host region
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develop or support high quality visitor services and experiences.
A brief overview of TQUAL Grants can be found at TQUAL Grants at a Glance.
On 15 December 2009, the Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Martin Ferguson AM MP, announced projects that were successful in gaining funding under TQUAL Grants worth a total of $8.283 million. A list of the funded projects is found here.
This round of TQUAL Grants has utilised all of the available funding for the program.
Contact: Should you have an inquiry about TQUAL Grants, please contact the TQUAL Grants team via the AusIndustry Hotline on 13 28 46 or email hotline@ausindustry.gov.au