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Victorian artists and small creative organisations can apply for grants between $10K and $30K through the Creative Projects Fund, with applications opening on March 19th for projects that bring new cultural experiences and innovative content to life.

Victoria launches the Quality First Peoples Tourism Business Program, supporting First Peoples-led tourism through mentoring, workshops and market-readiness to grow authentic, cultural connected experiences.

The Business Skills Mentoring Program will provide up to 1,000 eligible small business owners with 3 one-hour mentoring sessions to be used within 3 months.

Throughout 2026, the State Revenue Office is delivering a series of free, online sessions designed to help you better understand the taxes, grants and levies they administer.

Round 3 of the Victorian Government’s Tiny Towns Fund has been extended until Wednesday 4 March, 2026, with grants between $5K and $50K available for eligible projects.

This program aims to build capability and support the marketing and operations of events that attract intrastate or interstate visitors. Applications to Stream 3 close on February 27, 2026.

Have you ever heard the terms revenue management, yield management, distribution channels, commission structures and wanted to know more? Join us on 5 May to hear the latest accommodation research and learn the calculations, strategies and tactics to make more money for your accommodation business.

Join the Tourism North East team on Tuesday February 10th for our first Industry Forum of 2026, and gain a clearer sense of how our work will continue to support and strengthen your own efforts as we look towards a strong, connected year ahead.

Emergency Recovery Victoria is supporting tourism operators impacted by the January 2026 bushfires with financial assistance, business recovery support, wellbeing services and local recovery hubs to help communities recover and reopen.

Applications are now open for Agriculture Victoria’s Rural Women’s Network Leadership and Mentoring Program 2025–26, supporting women in regional and rural Victoria working in agriculture, with all major costs covered. Applications close 1 February 2026.