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
Funding Types
The Events Queensland Regional Development Program offers two funding options for regional events:
- Core Event Funding - single year event support
- Significant Regional Events Scheme - multi-year support (up to three years)
It is expected most events will apply for and be supported via the Core program, single event funding (one year).
At the discretion of the assessment committee, some applicants may be offered targeted project support.
