Published Thursday, 03 July, 2008 at 05:00 AM
Premier
The Honourable Anna Bligh
PREMIER ENCOURAGES EVENTS TO APPLY FOR THEIR SHARE OF FUNDING
With over 500 events having shared in $10 million of funding since the inception of the Queensland Events Regional Development Program (QERDP) in 2001, Premier Anna Bligh is once again encouraging events to make sure they apply for funding under Round 15 of this leading Queensland government program.
Round 15 of the QERDP – valid for events up to and including 30 June 2010 – closes for applications on 1 August 2008.
"Since 2001 the Queensland government has supported 500 events across Queensland with an average of more than $20,000 funding per event," Ms Bligh said.
"The QERDP supports regional Queenslanders to build their local tourism economies through events which also boost the spirit of the community."
"The tourism industry is facing a number of issues at the moment and it is through programs like the QERDP that the Queensland government is able to assist in making great things possible.”
“The QERDP has funded events to undertake everything from visitor surveys to ascertain the right target market, through to funding for interstate marketing campaigns."
“Earlier this year, under the Regional Events Incentive Scheme, the Mount Isa Rodeo received up to $50,000 in funding to complete a feasibility study of the event to determine its potential to grow further and become the ‘signature event’ for Outback Queensland.”
“The Mount Isa Rodeo is an event run by the community for the community and the Queensland government is determined to support these types of events to ensure they are successful now and into the future.”
“I encourage event organisers to visit the Queensland Events website or make contact with the Secretariat to discuss their event and the possibilities. Whatever you do – make sure you have an application in for this funding program,” said Ms Bligh.
For more information and advice on the application process, applicants are encouraged to contact the funding program secretariat in Townsville on 1300 881 255 or visit www.queenslandevents.com.au
Media Contacts: Premier's Office: (07) 3224 4500
Queensland Events: Barry Duncan (07) 3222 1027 or 0419 739 842
Round 15 of the QERDP – valid for events up to and including 30 June 2010 – closes for applications on 1 August 2008.
"Since 2001 the Queensland government has supported 500 events across Queensland with an average of more than $20,000 funding per event," Ms Bligh said.
"The QERDP supports regional Queenslanders to build their local tourism economies through events which also boost the spirit of the community."
"The tourism industry is facing a number of issues at the moment and it is through programs like the QERDP that the Queensland government is able to assist in making great things possible.”
“The QERDP has funded events to undertake everything from visitor surveys to ascertain the right target market, through to funding for interstate marketing campaigns."
“Earlier this year, under the Regional Events Incentive Scheme, the Mount Isa Rodeo received up to $50,000 in funding to complete a feasibility study of the event to determine its potential to grow further and become the ‘signature event’ for Outback Queensland.”
“The Mount Isa Rodeo is an event run by the community for the community and the Queensland government is determined to support these types of events to ensure they are successful now and into the future.”
“I encourage event organisers to visit the Queensland Events website or make contact with the Secretariat to discuss their event and the possibilities. Whatever you do – make sure you have an application in for this funding program,” said Ms Bligh.
For more information and advice on the application process, applicants are encouraged to contact the funding program secretariat in Townsville on 1300 881 255 or visit www.queenslandevents.com.au
Media Contacts: Premier's Office: (07) 3224 4500
Queensland Events: Barry Duncan (07) 3222 1027 or 0419 739 842