FUND DETAILS
Name of the fund
Tourism Relief Fund
Fund administered by
Department of Tourism
Type of relief/support
Not stipulated
Total size of the fund
R200m
Who does the fund target?
Tourism businesses with a turnover of R2.5m or less
Sector target
Tourism - Accommodation establishments, Hospitality and related services, Travel and related services
Minimum amount you can apply for
Not stipulated
Maximum amount you can apply for
R50 000
NB: This fund is now closed for applications.
FUNDING CRITERIA:
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Business must be registered with CIPC.
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Turnover must be less than R2.5m.
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Must be SARS compliant (i.e. up to date with submissions and payments).
Categories eligible to apply for the Tourism Relief Fund include the following:
- Accommodation establishments: Hotels; resort properties; bed and breakfast (B&B’s); guest houses; lodges 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.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Register on https://smmesa.gov.za/
- Complete the online application form before the end of May https://www.tourism.gov.za/Pages/COVID19tourismrelieffund.aspx
- Upload the required supporting documents.
- Micro enterprises may request assistance from debtrelief@seda.org.za
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO BE PROVIDED:
- FICA documents (e.g. municipal accounts, letter from traditional authority).
- CIPC registration documents.
- Certified ID copies of directors.
- 3 months’ bank statements.
- Latest annual financial statements or latest management accounts not older than three months from date of application - where applicable.
- Business profile.
- 6 months’ cash flow projections - where applicable.
- Copy of lease agreement or proof ownership if applying for rental relief.
- If applying for payroll relief, details of employees - as registered with UIF and including banking details - will be required as payroll payments will be made directly to employees.
- SMME employers who are not compliant with UIF must register before applying for relief.
- Facility statements of other funders.
- Detailed breakdown on application of funds including salaries, rent etc.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
callcentre@tourism.gov.za | covidrelief@tourism.gov.za | 0860 TOURISM (868 747) weekdays from 8am – 10pm
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