Tourism businesses — including hotels, restaurants, tour operators and visitor attractions — can access grants to improve facilities, develop new experiences and promote destinations to domestic and international visitors. State tourism bodies offer region-specific programs alongside federal infrastructure and destination development grants.
In Northern Territory, the northern territory's business grants focus on economic diversification beyond the resources sector, with programs from the nt government supporting tourism, primary industries, business development and community services.
Open programs
5 totalThis grant program assists NT majority-owned Aboriginal businesses and organisations to promote and sell their tourism experiences and products. Funding supports online booking systems and expert distribution advice including pricing structures and rate sheets. The program provides a non-competitive funding pool of $50,000 to eligible applicants.
The Visitor Experience Enhancement Program seeks to enable the tourism industry to improve its customer experience, so that more visitors have positive experiences and will recommend the Territory to others.
The Event Funding Program provides grants to support events in the Northern Territory. This program aims to develop and enhance tourism and events across the NT region.
Supports NT tourism businesses in their distribution journey, with a 2025-26 focus on attracting Chinese visitors via new Guangzhou air access. Funds online booking system implementation, product adaptation for international markets, trade training programs, and translation services including signage, menus, and audio guides.
Tourism NT provides funding to NT-based tour operators to train new or upskill existing tour guides. The program reimburses applicants for pre-approved training components upon completion, with up to $5,000 available per applicant. Training includes first aid, heavy vehicle licenses, maritime operations, 4WD operation, tour guide certifications, and language classes.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.