Tourism Business Grant Scheme Form

All tourism related businesses are eligible, including sole traders, partnerships, and incorporated companies. Proposals may be for the establishment of a new business or for enhancing an existing one.

Multiple applications are permitted; however, businesses are limited to the maximum grant fund per annum (July to June). Please note that the application must be made before any costs are incurred, as retrospective applications will not be considered.

Please select the grant type you wish to apply for (separate application forms for multiple grants). For more information or any queries, please contact us on telephone (+500) 22215 or via email at info@falklandislands.com.

A sub-committee of FITB staff and directors meets to approve applications. Once approved the grant must be spent within 12 months. A letter will be sent stating the terms of the grant and we expect written confirmation that you agree to these terms. We would like photos of your completed projects and agreement that these could be used for marketing purposes. Your business must be (1) listed (or be added) to our website www.falklandislands.com, (2) take part in the Tourism Accommodation Accreditation Scheme (if applicable) and (3) be open throughout peak tourism periods (October-March).

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
To improve the experience of cruise and land-based visitors whilst in the Falklands, a fund has been set up that allows FITB to direct expenditure at small-scale projects. The overall aim is to enable FITB to address relatively small improvements that can potentially have a significant impact on visitors.

Grant Assistance:
Funding covering up to £10,000 of the project costs can be applied. Planning permission must be sought and details of who owns the property/land given.

TOURISM BUSINESS GRANT
This grant scheme aims to encourage and grow businesses that engage with tourists in the Falkland Islands. Tourism is a vital industry within the Falklands economy, and providing visitors with a diverse and attractive range of activities is important for its growth.
his scheme is mainly focussed on the development of shore excursions and businesses that serve cruise visitors in Stanley. However, applicants from camp can also apply.

Grant Assistance:
Funding covering up to 50% of the total business development or project costs is available, with a maximum award of £10,000. Eligible costs include: raw materials, machinery, equipment, training, marketing, legal advice and consultancy services.

TOURISM ACCOMMODATION GRANT
This grant scheme aims to improve the quality and quantity of available accommodation in the Falklands to further facilitate the growth of the tourist industry. Tourism is an increasingly important industry in the Falkland Islands and provides a valuable ancillary income to many businesses, particularly farms.

Diversification of the rural and urban economy is a key requirement for the sustainability of the Falklands; therefore, this scheme aims to assist both Stanley and Camp based businesses to develop new, or improved, sources of income through the provision of tourist accommodation.

Grant Assistance:
Funding covering up to 75% of the total project costs is available, with a maximum award of £10,000 or £20,000 for more bed spaces.

Eligible costs include building materials, health & safety measures and labour. Furniture and furnishings are eligible under this scheme.

The scheme applies to buildings, or separated parts thereof, which are used exclusively by paying guests. Applications for improvements to private domestic accommodation, or buildings that include short term accommodation for farm contractors or labourers, will not be considered.

GREEN SEAL GRANT
This grant scheme has been introduced in order to improve the “green” credentials of accommodation providers in the Falkland Islands in line with the Green Seal Scheme.
Accommodation providers must participate in the Green Seal Scheme in order to be eligible.

Grant Assistance:
Funding covering up to £5,000 can be applied. Delivery can be included in the cost, but installation will not be eligible.