Tourism Development Program

Status: Open for applications

Blayney Shire Council has a Tourism Development Program which provides support to both not-for-profit entities and local businesses to host events, produce marketing projects and create tourist attractions aimed to promote and grow the visitor economy in the Blayney Shire.

• Applications are capped at the following amounts;
  • $1,000 individual applications
  • $2,000 joint applications (two or more applicants) or incorporated associations which represent a town/village or industry.
  • Applications above these amounts may be considered at the discretion of Council.
• $10,000 of funding has been allocated to the program for the 2025/26 financial year
•  Applications will be presented to Council as they are received until all funds have been allocated, applications must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to a Council meeting. Application deadlines for 2025/26 are outlined below. 
  • March Meeting: Applications due by 10 March 2026
  • April Meeting: Applications due by 14 April 2026
  • May Meeting: Applications due by 12 May 2026
  • June Meeting: Applications due by 2 June 2026

• Program Guidelines
• Application Form