Status of program: Closed to applications.
On Tuesday 15 December 2009, the Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Martin Ferguson AM MP, announced projects that were successful in gaining funding under TQUAL Grants worth a total of $8.283 million. A list of funded projects is available here. |
This round of TQUAL Grants has utilised all of the available funding for the program. The program, including its predecessor the Australian Tourism Development Program, will be evaluated in early 2010 and future funding arrangements will be considered as part of Australian Government budget deliberations. You can register your interest in any future tourism programs and sign up to receive Email Updates.
Description: TQUAL Grants is a highly competitive funding program that was formerly known as the Australian Tourism Development Program. The objective of TQUAL Grants is to stimulate sustainable growth in the Australian tourism industry by supporting initiatives that:
- Develop innovative product, services or systems within the tourism industry
- Contribute directly to long-term economic development in the host region
- Develop or support high quality visitor services and experiences.
TQUAL Grants is delivered by AusIndustry in the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research on behalf of the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism.
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TQUAL Grants Fact Sheet 
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Background: The aim of TQUAL Grants is to stimulate sustainable growth in the Australian tourism industry. It will do this by supporting innovative, high-quality tourism products that contribute to the long-term economic development of Australia. The tourism industry is a significant driver of the Australian economy. In 2007-08, it provided a direct contribution of over $40.6 billion to Australia's Gross Domestic Product, supported 497,800 jobs and provided almost $23.6 billion in export income. However, tourism is facing a changing environment with increased competition from emerging tourism destinations and the impact of the global financial crisis. If the Australian tourism industry is to compete effectively for both international and domestic travellers, tourism product must remain fresh and innovative, as well as economically competitive.
TQUAL Grants will be delivered by AusIndustry in the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research on behalf of the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism.
Since 2004, the Australian Government has provided almost $30 million in support for 177 tourism projects across Australia through the Australian Tourism Development Program (ATDP). A list of funded projects can be viewed through the AusIndustry website.