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Western Cape Government – Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT)

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Tourism Growth Fund

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Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official source before applying.

Funding amount

Grant co-funding — R7 million total fund available (2026/27 financial year)

The Tourism Growth Fund (TGF) is a co-funded grant mechanism of the Western Cape Government's Department of Economic Development and Tourism that supports high-impact tourism infrastructure, product and business development projects across the province. It is designed to unlock private and third-party investment, strengthen destination and product competitiveness, and support tourism enterprises to grow, create jobs and help double international arrivals to the Western Cape by 2030. Support is provided across three categories: (A) tourism infrastructure support, (B) product development support, and (C) business development and market readiness support for tourism SMMEs. R7 million is available in the 2026/27 financial year, allocated on a rolling basis.

Who qualifies

Open to Western Cape municipalities and municipal entities responsible for tourism or LED, tourism and destination organisations (LTOs, DMOs, associations, relevant NGOs/NPOs), and registered tourism businesses and SMMEs operating in the province. Applicants must have been operating for at least 2 years, be tax compliant and in good standing with SARS, and where applicable meet the Fund's co-funding requirements. Preference may be given to projects in non-Metro and underserved areas and to initiatives that unlock co-funding. No fixed closing date — applications are open until the budget is fully allocated and assessed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. Contact Lindy Cambouris on 021 483 6527 or G4JTourismFund@westerncape.gov.za.

What to prepare

Have these ready before you apply.

  • Completed online application form (Tourism Growth Fund portal only — no emailed or hand-delivered applications)
  • Business or organisational profile
  • Project proposal: description, impact, monitoring and evaluation plan, implementation plan, cash flow and detailed budget breakdown
  • Entity registration documents
  • Financial documentation
  • Tax compliance confirmation (must be in good standing with SARS)
  • Proof of co-funding (where applicable)
  • Landowner approval (where applicable)
  • Proof that statutory, planning, environmental or heritage approvals are in place or sufficiently advanced (where applicable)

Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official source before applying.