Tourism Business Capability Subsidy
The $2 million Tourism Business Capability Subsidy provides funding to eligible sole traders, micro, small and medium-sized tourism and event businesses in Queensland to undertake targeted training and/or accreditation programs.
The Subsidy supports key actions in the Towards Tourism 2032 strategy’s ‘Talent and Skills’ theme through targeted business capability development initiatives.
Objectives
The key objectives of the Subsidy are to:
- increase the number of tourism and events businesses with recognised tourism accreditation
- increase the capabilities of tourism and events businesses across targeted areas to improve visitor experiences.
Key dates round 1
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Guidelines available and registration of interest open | 28 February 2024 |
| Registration of interest closed | 11:59pm (AEST), 27 March 2024 |
| Outcomes advised | 5 April 2024 |
| Training/accreditation must be registered to start by | 8 May 2024 |
| Training/accreditation completion date | 8 August 2024 |
Round 2 will open 15 May 2024 (subject to available funds).
Funding recipients
More information
Tourism Business Capability Subsidy guidelines (PDF, 610.1KB)
For any questions on the subsidy, please contact tourism@dtis.qld.gov.au.
Last updated: 15 Apr 2024