The Nature-Based Tourism Co-investment Fund provides businesses and organisations with matched funding to help them deliver sustainable, nature-based tourism experiences in South Australia's parks and places.

Overview

Funding is available to support the delivery of nature-based, ecologically sensitive tourism experiences that meet the objectives of the program, including:

• engagement with partners that have the capacity and capability to develop and deliver sustainable tourism experiences and products in SA’s national parks, reserves, botanic gardens and Crown Land
• delivering positive benefits for the conservation of SA’s nature, parks and places
• delivering sustainable tourism services that benefit and are supported by local community and visitors
• providing a clear economic benefit for SA by creating new, sustainable jobs and measurable economic growth

Examples of eligible projects include:

• developing interpretative, educational or interactive materials, like signage
• developing new cultural tours, experiences or events that will trigger visitation
• establishing and/or upgrading ecologically sensitive accommodation
• refitting and/or repurposing existing infrastructure or buildings
• establishing or upgrading walking trails, or upgrading reception or assembly areas
• improving minor tourism infrastructure

What are the eligibility criteria?

To be eligible, you must:

• be either:

1. a private sector business
2. a business cluster
3. a local government body
4. an Aboriginal corporation
5. an incorporated association

• be financially viable
• be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
• have an Australian business number (ABN)

How do you apply?

You can find out more about eligibility and how to apply at Nature-Based Tourism Co-investment Fund- external site.

Contact information

DEWNewBusiness@sa.gov.au

08 8124 4066