Tourism / Visitor Economy Sponsorship

Tourism / Visitor Economy Sponsorship supports activities that promote Newcastle as a premier Australian visitor destination, showcasing a rich art, cultural and culinary scene, a vibrant night-time economy, and accessible nature-based and coastal experiences.

Our 2023 Grants and Sponsorship Programs are closed for application.

Supporting Documentation:

Not sure which funding is right for you?

If you require assistance please email grants@ncc.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4974 2000 and you will be put in contact with a staff member who can help with your enquiry.

Tourism / Visitor Economy Sponsorship summarised

To support Activities that promote Newcastle as the premier Australian visitor destination, showcasing a rich art, cultural and culinary scene; a vibrant night-time economy; and accessible nature-based and coastal experiences.

  • Round opens: 31 May 2023 at 9am (AEST) 
  • Round Closes: 30 June 2023 at 5pm (AEST) 

$2,000 - $20,000 (ex GST) 

$70,000 (ex GST)

*For all streams of Tourism and Economic Development Sponsorship Funding (ie Visitor/Tourism and Business)

  • Legally constituted not-for-profit organisations  
  • Businesses   

Multi-day interstate conference.

  1. View the 'Grant and Sponsorship Programs - Which should I apply for? Flowchart' (PDF) to determine which Sponsorship Program is best for you. 
  2. Read the Sponsorship Policy (PDF) and Sponsorship Guidelines (PDF). 
  3. Apply through CN’s online funding portal.  

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