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NATURE-BASED TOURISM & HERITAGE TOURISM CAPABILITY PROGRAM
The South Australian Department for Environment and Water (DEW) has recently launched two new small grants for businesses interested in developing nature-based tourism (NBT) and heritage tourism experiences. South Australia’s nature-based and heritage tourism sectors are established and progressive. However, they has significant potential to grow and become even more significant contributors to regional communities, employment and the economy.
The grants in a flash:
Nature-Based Tourism Small Grants: $300,000 program with grants available ranging from $2,000 to $15,000. No co-contribution/matched funding required.
Heritage Tourism Grants: $250,000 program with grants available ranging from $1,000 to $50,000. Matched funding required.
Applications close 2pm Friday 3 December.
For further information, the grant guidelines and queries please visit the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) website.
TiCSA Capability Program supporting high quality applications to the Nature-Based Tourism & Heritage Tourism Small Grants:
TiCSA is delivering a support program for businesses seeking to apply for either of the grants which has two elements – ‘Road Test Your Idea’ and ‘Grant Application Review’.
1. Book a FREE 30 minute ‘Road Test Your Idea’ appointment
A fantastic opportunity for applicants to seek advice on their Nature-Based or Heritage Tourism Grants concept prior to application writing and receive insights from a panel of tourism industry experts.
- First date Monday 8 November, 30-minute appointments between 12:30pm – 4pm.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/198052218517
– - Second date Wednesday 10 November, 30-minute appointments between 12:30pm – 4pm.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/198081596387
2. Book your FREE ‘Grant Application Review’ session
This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective applicants to have their nature-based tourism or heritage tourism grant application reviewed by an independent specialist prior to lodgment.
Register via the event page and your allocated reviewer will be in contact to schedule an appointment between the 22nd to 30th November.
Applicants will be required to provide their draft grant application to the expert at least 2 days prior to the appointment.
DEW Nature Based Tourism Co-Investment Fund
Do you have a bigger idea for an ecologically sensitive tourism experiences and products in South Australia?
DEW’s $5 million Nature Based Tourism Co-Investment Fund remains open until June 2022 (unless funding is exhausted prior to this).
TiCSA will continue to offer ‘Road Test Your Idea’ sessions and ‘Grant Application Review’ sessions for these grants as well.
Please contact info@ticsa.com.au if you would like to discuss booking one of these sessions.
DEW Nature Based Tourism Co-Investment Fund
Do you have a bigger idea for an ecologically sensitive tourism experiences and products in South Australia?
DEW’s $5 million Nature Based Tourism Co-Investment Fund remains open until June 2022 (unless funding is exhausted prior to this).
TiCSA will continue to offer ‘Road Test Your Idea’ sessions and ‘Grant Application Review’ sessions for these grants as well.
Please contact info@ticsa.com.au if you would like to discuss booking one of these sessions.
WEBINARS & RESOURCES
NBT CO-INVESTMENT FUND INFO SESSION
Following the release of the NBT Tourism Co-Investment Fund, this online session will provide an overview of the fund, how to apply and support services available to turn good ideas into world-class investment opportunities.
Click here to download the presentation slides.
FROM GREAT IDEA TO BUSINESS CASE
Key discussion topics:
- How to prepare a business case – Louisa Andreucci, Hood Sweeney | Download the presentation >
- Councils and consents – David Bills, URPS | Download the presentation >
- Developing a project outline scope – Daniel Smedley, Studio S2 Architects | Download the presentation >
- Experience development – Brendon Bevan, Journeystone Safaris & Consulting | Download the presentation >
Click here to download the business case template.
WRITING A SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATION
Hosted by grants and funding expert, Keith Whelan this webinar is a practical, step-by-step guide to grant writing for any tourism business seeking to apply for tourism funding, specifically focusing on how you can prepare for the Nature-Based Tourism Co-Investment Fund.
Click here to download the presentation slides.
EXPLORING THE CONSERVATION DIVIDEND
This webinar will provide an overview of the conservation dividend in relation to the Nature-Based Tourism Co-Investment Fund. You will also have the opportunity to learn from successful case studies.
ENGAGEMENT FOR SUCCESS
The focus of this webinar is to build capacity on stakeholders and community engagement for the success of nature-based tourism proposals. This webinar includes topics on engagement principles, indigenous engagement and collaboration with friends and community groups.
NBT SUPPLIER SNAPSHOTS
A directory of innovative NBT supplier snapshots to help investors establish like-minded relationships and opportunities for collaboration.
Do you offer innovative tourism infrastructure and services that support standout experiences? There is still time to submit a five-minute pitch of your business. Your video will be posted on the TiCSA website as a resource for applicants to view over the next two years. To learn more or express your interest, email info@ticsa.com.au or phone (08) 8110 0123.
PARKS 2025
The $5 million NBT Co-Investment Fund is part of DEW’s $22 million Parks 2025 strategy and will provide the stimulus and support which businesses need to activate or build on existing ecologically sensitive tourism offerings in the state’s national parks, reserves, botanic gardens and Crown land.
Photo credit: Innamincka River Cruise, SA Tourism Commission
