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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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Khoebo Innovation Promotion Programme (KIPP)

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VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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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
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Innovation and Technology Funding instruments

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VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Global Business Service (GBS)

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

Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA)

The Export Marketing and Investment Assistance provides funding for export marketing and investment activities.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsExport & Trade
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP)

The Critical Infrastructure Programme provides funding for critical infrastructure projects that are aimed at enhancing infrastructure and industrial development, increasing investment, and the export of value-added commodities.

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

Capital Projects Feasibility Programme (CPFP)

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

Black Industrialists Scheme (BIS)

Provides financial support to black-owned businesses to enhance their competitiveness and contribute to the growth of the economy.

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

12I Tax Allowance Incentive

Provides tax allowances to businesses that invest in new manufacturing assets.

VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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National Youth Development Agency

NYDA Grant Programme

The NYDA Grant Programme is designed to provide young entrepreneurs with an opportunity to access both financial and non-financial business development support in order to enable them to establish or grow their businesses.

Up to R200,000South Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South African tourism & hospitality grants