Partner News: Victoria’s National Business Events Program New Round Now Open

Published on Wednesday, 12 February 2025

The National Business Events Program (NBEP) is now open, offering funding to eligible event organisers to host new national business events in regional Victoria. Grants of up to $80 per delegate (up to a maximum of $40,000) are available through the program being delivered by Business Events Victoria in partnership with Melbourne Convention Bureau.

The National Business Events Program is part of the Victorian Government’s $170 million Regional Tourism and Events Fund, which is supporting new events, new attractions and more accommodation for visitors in regional Victoria.

The National Business Events Program funding can be utilised by event organisers for accommodation, venue hire, food and beverage, transport and other event costs.

To view information on the NBEP, grant guidelines and eligibility criteria, please Click Here.

For more information and to Apply for NBEP, please Click Here

Why choose regional Victoria?
Victoria boasts a diverse range of event spaces - from state-of-the-art conference facilities to picturesque regional settings. This funding ensures your event delivers exceptional experiences for your delegates and supports regional communities.

About Business Events Victoria (BEV)

BEV is a full-service convention bureau that promotes regional Victoria for business events – from conferences to corporate retreats and everything in between. Operating since 1996, BEV is an industry-led, membership-based organisation that provides expertise and a range of free services to meeting planners nation-wide.