Business Events Australia Bid Fund Program

The BFP supports:

• Business events in the critical bidding stage where Australia is competing against other international destinations
• International association events and exhibitions that attract a minimum 400 international visitors
• International incentive events that attract 700 international visitors and/or bring an economic value of more than A$3 million to Australia
• Bids where a decision will be made by 30 June 2027 and the event will travel before 31 December 2032.

• Submissions must be for a minimum of A$50,000 (excluding GST)
• Applicants need to match Tourism Australia’s investment with an equal direct financial contribution

Funds via the India BFP is designed to ensure a material difference to event hard costs in Australia. This can include, but is not limited to costs for accommodation, venue hire, transport etc. The India BFP does not subsidise international flights, overseas speakers, administrative, logistics or marketing costs for international bids, for example for overseas travel for client meetings or marketing materials.

The India BFP supports:

• Business events at the critical bidding stage where Australia is competing against other international destinations
• International incentive or corporate meeting events that attract a minimum of 400 international visitors
• Bids where the event will complete their travel by 31 May 2027

Funding is limited and is on a first in first served basis.

• Applicants need to match Tourism Australia’s investment with an equal direct financial contribution
• Submissions will be assessed to ensure there is a strong return on investment
• Funding is limited and is on a first in first served basis

Review the fact sheet for further information on the program and apply online.