The Tourism Relief Fund is officially open for applications
We are happy to announce
that the Tourism Relief Fund is officially open for applications.
As per Department of Tourism – The Tourism Relief Fund provides once-off capped
grant assistance to Small Micro and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMMEs) in the
tourism value chain to ensure their sustainability during and post the
implementation of government measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in South
Africa.
Capped at R50 000 per entity, grant funding can be utilised to subsidise
expenses towards fixed costs, operational costs, supplies and other pressure
cost items.
Guided by the Tourism Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes of
Good Practices approved by the Minister of Trade and Industries in 2015 (in
line with the BBBEE Act No.53 of 2003), the Tourism Relief Fund is administered
in line with the objectives of Economic Transformation, and the vision to
ensure sustainable and inclusive tourism development.
Categories eligible to apply for the Tourism Relief Fund include the
following:​
- Accommodation establishments: Hotels, Lodges, Bed and Breakfast (B&B’s), Guest Houses and Backpackers.
- Hospitality and related services: Restaurants (not attached to hotels); Conference venues (not attached to hotels); Professional catering; and Attractions
- Travel and related services: Tour operators; Travel agents; Tourist guiding; Car rental companies; and Coach Operators.
To access further information on funding criteria and the application
process click here​.
Apply for funding: Online application form​
Frequently Asked Questions​ about
the Fund
Example of
Tourism Relief Fund Agreement between the Department and the Beneficiary
For enquiries: ​covidrelief@tourism.gov.za
