Tourism Growth Fund
Applicants must be eligible Western Cape tourism organisations, municipalities or registered tourism businesses and SMMEs, operating for at least two years and in good standing with SARS.
Always open
Grant Western Cape
You can apply at any time
There is no closing date. Apply through the official channel below.
About
A co-funded grant for high-impact tourism projects in the Western Cape. It supports visitor infrastructure, tourism product development, and business development or market access for tourism SMMEs.
What it covers
R7 million total allocation available during the 2026/27 Financial Year
- Tourism infrastructure support
- Tourism product development
- Business development and market readiness support
- Visitor infrastructure upgrades and expansion
- New or improved tourism products and experiences
- Business development and market access support to tourism SMMEs
Who can apply
Applying entity has operated for at least two years
Tax compliant and in good standing with SARS
Submit required registration and financial documentation
Meet co-funding requirements where applicable
Identify the primary support category: tourism infrastructure, product development, or business development and market readiness
Complete all sections of the online application and submit legible, valid compulsory supporting documents
Provide proof of co-funding, landowner approval, and relevant statutory, planning, environmental or heritage approvals where required
Documents to prepare
Business or organisational profile
Project description
Project impact
Monitoring and evaluation plan
Implementation plan
Cash flow
Detailed budget breakdown
Required registration and financial documentation
Proof of co-funding, landowner approval, and relevant approvals where applicable
How to apply
- 1Read the Call for Proposals and prepare the submission using its prescribed project proposal structure
- 2Complete the online application form on the Tourism Growth Fund portal
- 3Select the primary category for support
- 4Upload all required supporting documents and submit through the online process
Sources
Official sourceWestern Cape Government Department of Economic Development and TourismChecked against www.westerncape.gov.za on 24 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.