Agricultural Show Development Grants Program

Overview

The Agricultural Show Development Grants Program 2025-26 (the Program) supports Tasmania’s annual agricultural shows and contributes to the Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.

As part of the 2024 State Election, the Tasmanian Government committed $500,000 over three years to this Program. For 2025-26, the Program provides a total funding pool of $147,000. Grants of up to $20,000 are available to eligible incorporated show societies that deliver an annual agricultural show in Tasmania. Projects must be completed by 31 July 2027.

This will ensure agricultural shows can continue to bring together regional communities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be:

• a show society that conducts an annual agricultural show in Tasmania
• an incorporated organisation
• proposing to hold an agricultural show in 2025-26 or 2026-27.

Applicants must:

• be Tasmanian-based or have a significant presence in Tasmania
• hold a current Australian Business Number (ABN)
• hold appropriate public liability insurance.

In 2025–26, the Program will support show societies to deliver:

• Infrastructure projects
• Organisational governance and capability
• Technology and system improvements