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Last Updated: Monday, 02 December 2024 09:55
This program is currently not accepting applications. For further information, please contact Council’s Coordinator Tourism & Sporting Events during business hours on 131 872.

The sports tourism event grant program provides funding and/or in-kind assistance to support eligible organisations to develop and deliver successful sports tourism events that make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region’s economic prosperity, community wellbeing and diverse lifestyle. A 'sports tourism event' is a sporting event of regional significance that provides economic, social and promotional opportunities for the region. They will be of high profile and/or attract/have the potential to attract significant numbers of participants and/or spectators to the region.

To allow for assessment and approval timeframes applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application at least 3 months prior to the event start date.

 

Application help

Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their application prior to completion of the online form or submission. Please contact us to make appointments. This provides the best opportunity to be considered for support.

 

How to apply

  1. Read the Sports Tourism Event Grant Program Guidelines.

  2. If eligible, fill in the SmartyGrants online application form

Our suite of community support grants is now online and powered by SmartyGrants. Those new to SmartyGrants are required to establish a username and password before they can commence an application, and our staff are willing to assist new users with this step. Regular grant subscribers may already be familiar with SmartyGrants, and for those that aren’t, we are willing to meet with community groups and organisations to provide a simple overview of the system. Advice and assistance on applying for our grants can be obtained by contacting a Community Development Officer on 131 872. If necessary, our staff will meet with applicants at their local library to help explain the online form content.

 

Related information

Online statistical tool (providing information on the Toowoomba region's population and economic breakdown)