Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure (TDDI)

⁠⁠⁠The Commonwealth Government, through the Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure Program (TDDI), has allocated funding to each state and territory for the development of tourism infrastructure. The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet is responsible for the administration and management of the TDDI for NSW.

The following TDDI principles apply:
* projects must align with one or more of the strategic areas in the Commonwealth's Tourism 2020 strategy or to a request by Tourism Ministers
* projects must align strategically with relevant state, regional and destination plans
* jurisdictions must be able to show that projects will demonstrate a return on the Commonwealth Government’s investment across the tourism supply chain and
* projects must have funding that matches the Commonwealth Government’s contribution, noting that funding may be sourced from either the public or private sector, or a combination of both. In-kind contributions and Commonwealth funding are not considered to be matching funds.

The TDDI funding is available to private operators, local government, state government agencies, non-government organisations, and Aboriginal Land Councils.

The funding available in the 2016-17 round of the TDDI is up to $4.8 million. Funding of between $100,000 and $750,000 (excluding GST), with at least 50% matched funding to be provided by the applicant, is available for projects that are to be finalised by 30 June 2017. Projects of greater or lesser value will be considered subject to merit.

Funded projects should create and encourage visitation to a destination and assist the tourism industry in meeting Tourism 2020 targets and NSW’s Visitor Economy Industry Action Plan. Eligible projects include:

* Environmental – the development or enhancement of natural assets such as protected and recreational areas, public spaces such as beaches and parks and walking trails.
* Built – such as mixed-used facilities, convention facilities, cultural institutions, entertainment and sporting facilities, city/town precincts and tourist attractions.
* Transport – such as roads, rail networks, ports and airports.
* Enabling – such as tourism networks, plans and feasibility studies, and programs to improve industry capability and capacity (e.g. destination management planning, business planning, workforce development, cultural awareness, digital product development).

* The Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure Program will not fund:
* marketing, advertising or product promotion
* regular repairs and maintenance
* upgrading or developing facilities predominantly for local communities
* buying or upgrading non-fixed equipment
* engaging or paying permanent employees
* buying or leasing real estate of any type
* administrative or running costs that are normally the responsibility of a business, state or territory administration or local council
* projects requiring ongoing funding from State or Commonwealth Government once completed.
* The Application Guidelines and Form are available to view in the Participation Instructions.