Events Queensland Regional Development Program

Events Queensland Regional Development Program (EQRDP) is an investment program designed to extend the flow of economic and social benefits of events to regional Queensland.

In collaboration with local councils and Regional Tourist Organisations (RTOs), the EQRDP supports a diverse portfolio of events which help to attract a continuous stream of interstate and international visitors to Queensland while also raising the profile of the state nationally and overseas, encouraging future tourism and investment.

Events that receive funding through the EQRDP vary in size, theme and purpose and range from music, art and food festivals, to sporting events and regional and cultural celebrations. These events showcase regional Queensland, attract visitors and enhance their experience, and retain valuable tourism dollars within the region and state.

Events Queensland has created the most comprehensive portfolio of supported events of any state in Australia with over $18.3 million invested through the EQRDP across 856 events since 2001

Events seeking funding through the EQRDP must bring an economic and social benefit to the community in which they are held. To see if you your event is eligible, please see the EQRDP Application Guidelines.