A new round of The National Business Events Program is now open offering funding to eligible event organisers to host new national business events in regional Victoria. Grants of up to $80 per delegate (up to 500 delegates and a maximum of $40,000) are available through the program being delivered by Business Events Victoria in partnership with Melbourne Convention Bureau.
The National Business Events Program is focused on attracting new domestic conferences, trade exhibitions or association meetings, as well as corporate meetings and incentive group events with a business event program, funding is available to offset actual costs for hosting their events in regional Victoria.
The National Business Events Program is part of the government’s $170 million Regional Tourism and Events Fund, which is working to ensure our regional tourism offering continues to be the very best by supporting new events, new attractions and more accommodation for visitors.
Cash grants offered can be put towards accommodation, venue hire, transport and other event cost such as marketing and promotion
All submissions to the National Business Event Program – Regional Victoria will be assessed against mandatory criteria. Before submitting your applications, please ensure you have reviewed and addressed your events eligibility.
The business event must:
Corporate or Association Meetings, Conferences, Conventions or Trade Exhibitions. These are formal gatherings of business professionals, business leaders, organisational employees or associations within a specific industry sector. Examples include:
Corporate Incentive Events. These are events organised by businesses to reward, motivate or recognise employees, clients or business partners. Examples include:
Corporate incentive events must include a gala/awards dinner and business events program.
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Applications are now open. Grants are available for a limited time with applications closing on 23 May 2025.
Please Click Here for more information on the program and eligibility criteria.
** (Refer to National Business Event Program – Regional Victoria Guidelines for list of eligible Local Government Areas)
If you’re unable to apply or missed the application period, please email info@businesseventsvictoria.com to enquiry about support other grants which may be available.
The International Incentive Events Program offers funding to host new international incentive events in Victoria that incorporate overnight stays in regional Victoria.  Applications can be made by contacting the Melbourne Convention Bureau.