Deadline: 25-Apr-25
The Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) invites the submission of event proposals to invest in events that generate significant immediate and long-term tourism economic value chain benefits that align with LTA’s strategic objectives.
Events are organised activities at a particular venue that highlight the unique characteristics of a certain tourism attraction with the aim of highlighting or marketing a particular destination. This call for proposals aims to provide financial and non-financial support to tourism events and festivals that support the promotion of the following six (6) unique tourism clusters of the province:
- Family & Recreation
- Sport and Wildlife
- Culture and Heritage
- Special Interest
- Business & Events
- Safari and Hunting
Eligibility Criteria
- The Call for Proposals is open to all tax-compliant South African organisations and enterprises with an independent legal status, i.e., those registered with CIPC as a Non-Profit Company, a Private Company (Pty) Ltd and/or Co-operatives.
- No beneficiary will be awarded more than one tourism event hosting support simultaneously within a financial year.
- Preference will be given to projects that are co-financed, part-financed or have any other form of partnership, depending on the total budget and the scale of the project. Proof of such commitment must be provided.
- The Entity will consider applications for support from members or professionals who require support for events aligned with the Entity’s strategic objectives.
- Submitted proposals should be a maximum of 10 pages, excluding compliance documents.
Evaluation Criteria
- All proposals submitted will be evaluated against the criteria below in a fair and consistent manner:
- Increase travel and/or visitation to all Municipalities, Villages, Townships and Small Towns;
- Attract visitors, stimulate local economies and create employment for citizens of Limpopo;
- Align to Local Economic Development Interventions;
- Promote the use of Heritage Sites, State-Owned, Youth or Women-owned facilities;
- Promote geographic spread and historically disadvantaged citizens and/or areas;
- Promote multiple stakeholder collaboration and partnerships;
- Contribution towards the project by the event organiser (financial and/or non-financial);
- Participate in the Entity’s information gathering for research purposes.
Application Requirements
- The following must be included in your submission:
- Valid Tax PIN and/or Certificate;
- Certified ID copies of shareholders or directors;
- Detailed company profile with three relevant references.
For more information, visit LTA.