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Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Funding Opportunities

We offer the following funding opportunities!

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FinFIND - SME Finance

FinFind has a funder database of all of the bank, government, and private sector funders in the country, with over 300 funders and more than 600 funds (including small business loans, equity finance, and grant funding)

Get matched with funders that meet your specific funding needs and learn about the different funding options and what is required to qualify.

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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).