You must read the POLICY and GUIDELINES prior to commencing this application form to understand the sponsorship program.
The Tourism and Economic Development Sponsorship Program (TEDSP) is an annual program that provides Sponsorship for suitable Activities that provide economic benefit through one or more of the following areas:
a) Enabling Skills
b) Enabling Innovation
c) City-Shaping Initiatives
d) Enabling a Vibrant City
Streams
- Conferences: Multi-day business events (conferences) attracting overnight stay, that are aligned to Newcastle’s economic sectors, both existing and emerging.
- Economic Enablers: Economic development initiatives that enable skill acquisition, support local business growth and/or encourage innovation and investment.
Key Dates
Round Opens: Monday, 2 June 2025 at 9am (AEST)
Round Closes: Sunday, 29 June 2025 at 11.59pm (AEST).
Amount Per Application
$2,000 - $20,000 (ex GST)
Annual Allocation
$70,000 (ex GST)
Eligible Entities
- Legally constituted not-for-profit organisations
- Businesses