Premium Content Subscriber only New economic opportunities for agriculture, tourism and small business through freight markets will be investigated if the Whitsunday council secures a funding grant. The council has been invited to apply for $250,000 funding through the North Queensland Economic Diversification Grants expressions of interest for the Whitsunday Coast Airport to explore the potential development of international freight routes. Council documents state the Whitsunday Coast Airport - Domestic and International Freight Project Implementation activity was identified for submission as "it would provide new and improved freight processes and infrastructure". "The project seeks to provide new economic opportunities for agriculture, tourism and small business through improved market access, freight efficiencies and new business creation," documents state.