South Africa Sector Grants

Hospitality & Tourism Business Grants

The hospitality and tourism sector can access grants for business improvement, destination development, and recovery support. Local authorities, VisitEngland/Scotland/Wales, and regional tourism bodies provide funding opportunities.

45grants available
Innovation, growth & development funding

Destination Development

Regional tourism bodies and councils fund destination improvement projects. These support attractions, accommodation providers, and visitor infrastructure development.

Business Improvement

Hospitality businesses can access grants for premises improvement, accessibility, and sustainability. These often come from local authorities or business improvement districts.

Skills & Training

The sector benefits from specific skills funding including apprenticeship support and training grants to address hospitality workforce challenges.

South African Tourism & Hospitality Grants

45 grants found

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Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC)

12I Tax Allowance Incentive

The 12I Tax Allowance Incentive provides tax allowances for qualifying capital investment and training in new (greenfield) or expanded (brownfield) manufacturing projects.

up to R900 millionSouth Africa Wide31 Mar 2020
All SectorsGrants & Funding
open
Department of Small Business Development

SpazaShop Support Fund

A DSBD-supported fund providing financial and non-financial assistance to qualifying spaza shops and general dealers in township and rural communities.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Support Programme for Industrial Innovation

A dtic innovation programme supporting South African companies with development of new products, processes and technology-based industrial innovation.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
open
the dtic

Sector-Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS)

Provides financial support to businesses in specific sectors to enhance their competitiveness and contribute to the growth of the economy.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth
open
The DTIC

Khoelo Innovation Promotion Programme

The Khoelo Innovation Promotion Programme provides funding for innovation promotion projects.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
open
The DTIC

Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments

The Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments provide funding for innovative projects and technologies.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
open
the dtic

Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) Scheme

Provides financial support to businesses to enhance their export marketing and investment activities.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsExport & Trade
open
the dtic

Infrastructure Investment Support

Provides grants for two industrial infrastructure initiatives, SEZs and the Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP), which are aimed at enhancing infrastructure and industrial development, increasing investment, and the export of value-added commodities.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth
open
the dtic

Broadening Participation and Industrial Innovation Incentives

Provides incentive programmes that promote broader participation in the mainstream economy by businesses owned by individuals from historically disadvantaged communities and marginalised regions.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South African tourism & hospitality grants