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 Tourism / Visitor Econonomy Sponsorships are highly competitive. The Sponsorship Funding Round is open in May each year.

Our Grants and Sponsorship Programs are now open for application and close 5pm on 30 June 2023.

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.

The Tourism / Visitor Economy Sponsorships Programs are open for application. Click here to apply by 5pm on 30 June 2023.

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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