Homegrown – Queensland’s Destination Events Fund

Previously known as the Queensland Destination Events Program, Homegrown has supported more than 1,000 events with more than $25 million in funding. The program has recently been refreshed to align with the Queensland Government's Destination 2045: Delivering Queensland's Tourism Future 20-year vision and will create even more opportunities for events to grow and thrive.

The Homegrown – Queensland’s Destination Events Fund (Homegrown) helps connect events with the unique destinations they call home, ensuring the benefits of these events are felt far and wide across the State.

Simplified and updated funding tiers

Destination Signature Event (previously ‘Destination’)
Destination Significant Event (previously ‘Significant’)
Increased funding available

Destination Signature Events can now apply for up to $40,000 per year (up from $25,000)
Multi-year funding now available in both tiers
New funding uses including event program enhancements
New strategic fund: Destination Indigenous Events

Supporting events that highlight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
New funding stream: Destination Kickstarter Events

Introduction of a new funding stream to support new events in Queensland
Streamlined processes

Updated funding guidelines, FAQs and a simplified application and reporting process
Updated eligibility criteria