Exploring grant opportunities

Applying for grants and funding is one way tourism operators can further enhance their businesses. Grants programs currently managed by the SATC include the Drought Relief Regional Event Fund, Experience Nature Tourism Fund and Regional Event Fund.

Read on to find out more, including grants and funding opportunities available through other government agencies.




Burra, Clare Valley

Drought Relief Regional Event Fund

Event organisers and businesses are invited to apply for the $400,000 Drought Relief Regional Event Fund to host events in South Australia’s drought-affected regions. 

The Fund aims to provide financial support to events which will engage community, foster connection, drive visitation, and support resilience in regions hardest impacted by drought. 

The Fund will allocate sponsorship from $25,000 to $75,000 per event provided as a single year agreement.  

A pod of dolphins swimming in clear blue water off Glenelg beach, Adelaide
Temptation Sailing, Adelaide

Experience Nature Tourism Fund

The $2 million Experience Nature Tourism Fund aims to spur investment in nature-based tourism experiences and make South Australia more competitive in luring domestic and international tourists.

A total of 33 nature tourism products and experiences have been granted funding under the first two rounds of the Experience Nature Tourism Fund. 

To date, a total of nearly $1 million in grants will unlock almost $1.6 million in combined project value.


State and Federal Government grants

  • Grants and Programs Finder
  • State Government Funding Programs
  • Regional Development Australia (RDA)
  • Federal Funding Programs