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Spirit Preparedness Fund

The $5 million Spirit Preparedness Fund was one of a suite of initiatives announced by the Tasmanian Government in response to the delays to the operational launch of the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels.

The fund aims to help businesses and local councils respond to visitor demand and improve the visitor experience in anticipation of the arrival of the new Spirit of Tasmania ships.

Funding is available under two streams. Both streams will be open for applications from 10:00am on 28 March 2025 and close at 2:00pm on 20 May 2025.

More information:

See the drop-down menu below for more information on each stream and how to apply.

If you have any questions, please call Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or email tourism&hospitality@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

Spirit Preparedness Fund for Businesses

A total of $3 million has been allocated to the Spirit Preparedness Fund for Businesses.

Businesses can apply for a grant to create authentic Tasmanian experiences which respond to core and emerging visitor demand and directly contribute to our visitor economy.

Grants of between $50,000 to $250,000 are available.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a cash contribution at least equal to the grant amount requested.

This grant program is competitive and has limited funding. Assessment of applications will commence once the program has closed

Applications that meet the eligibility requirements will not automatically receive a grant, and not all applications will be successful.

Eligible applications will be competitively assessed by independent assessors using the assessment criteria published in the program guidelines and the supporting documentation in your application.

How do I apply?

  1. Read the program guidelines and frequently asked questions (FAQs) before starting your application to ensure you understand the program eligibility, required documentation and other important information. The FAQs may be updated during the application period, so please be sure to check back here for the most recent version.
  2. Apply through the Business stream via SmartyGrants

Application Guidelines

Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Spirit Preparedness Fund for Local Councils

A total of $2 million has been allocated to the Spirit Preparedness Fund for Local Councils.

Tasmanian local councils can apply for a grant to support key infrastructure investment in their local government area (LGA) to prepare for increases in visitation and to improve the visitor experience for the caravan and motorhome visitor market.

Grants of between $100,000 to $500,000 are available.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a cash contribution at least equal to the grant amount requested.

This grant program is competitive and has limited funding. Assessment of applications will not commence until the program closes.

Applications that meet the eligibility requirements will not automatically receive a grant, and not all applications will be successful.

Eligible applications will be assessed by a government panel convened by State Growth using the assessment criteria published in the program guidelines and the supporting documentation in your application.

How do I apply?

  1. Read the program guidelines and frequently asked questions (FAQs) before starting your application to ensure you understand the program eligibility, required documentation and other important information. The FAQs may be updated during the application period, so please be sure to check back here for the most recent version.
  2. Apply through the Local Council stream via SmartyGrants

Application Guidelines

Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)