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.

35grants 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

35 grants found

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IDC

GRO-E YOUTH SCHEME

To encourage youth entrepreneurship and employment creation, thereby expanding South African production capacity.

Up to R50 millionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsStartup Support
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IDC

Partnership Programmes

Partnership programmes for businesses

Up to R187 millionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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IDC

Crisis Funding

Funding for businesses in crisis

Over R1,5 billionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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IDC

Industry Sector Funding

Funding for entrepreneurs starting new enterprises or supporting companies that want to extend existing operations

Up to R1 billionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Department of Small Business Development

Business Infrastructure Support Programme

No content available

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Department of Small Business Development

Co-Operatives Development Support Programme (CDSP)

No content available

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Department of Small Business Development

SpazaShop Support Fund

No content available

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

Support Programme for Industrial Innovation

No content available

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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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
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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
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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
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South African tourism & hospitality grants