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Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Funding Opportunities

We offer the following funding opportunities!

Export Global Accelerator Programme

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The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) invites export-enabling intermediary organisations to apply for financial assistance through the Export Global Accelerator Programme (EGAP) Fund.

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Western Cape Entrepreneurship Impact Fund

The WCEIF is an outcomes-based, co-funded initiative that supports interventions aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and MSME development in the Western Cape. 

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Apply for Funding via ECEP

The Fund Application window is now open!

We invite applications from potential and existing companies and intermediaries/organisations that currently assist businesses with exports to receive financial assistance and support through the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (ECEP). 

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The Tourism Growth Fund

The Fund is now Open!

Help grow your tourism business through the Tourism Growth Fund- where you can access funding that can be used to enhance visitor infrastructure, create innovative tourism experiences, and strengthen business development and market access. 

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Experiential Learning - Stipend Funding

We currently have funding available for the 2026/27 financial year for the Experiential Learning Programme, which Provincial Treasury supports. 

The stipend support offered ranges from 3 to 12 months, with the option to extend up to 18 months for Artisan Development Programmes (ADP).