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PILOT TOURISM MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES FUND

WHO CAN APPLY

1. Fijian citizens of 18 years of age and above; 
2. Existing registered business in operation for two years;  
3. Majority Fijian-owned (at least 51%); 
4. Engaged in tourism where the majority share of revenue comes from the tourism sector; and  
5. Ability to meet one-third of project costs. 

ELIGIBLE PROPOSALS

We are looking to support a range of tourism experiences that add value to the local economy. The Pilot Fund supports capital and operational projects, including: 

• Improving and diversifying tourism products and experiences  

• Increasing visibility and marketing (e.g. website upgrades)  

• Adopting technology to enhance visitor experiences  

• Enhancing visitor amenities (e.g. seating areas and signage)  

• Small-scale infrastructure (e.g. trails) 

Projects that align with the following tourism activities and experiences are encouraged: 

• Cultural and heritage experiences  

• Environmentally sustainable tourism (e.g. birdwatching and trekking)  

• Nature-based tourism in forests, reefs, and other natural areas 

• Accessibility improvements (e.g. trails and signage)  

• Upgrading and rejuvenating heritage sites  

• Niche tourism, including agritourism and wellness  

Please note that the following will NOT be eligible for funding: 

• Debt refinancing (including Finance Hub)  

• High-risk equipment, including generic motor vehicles (eg. Vehicles)  

• Non-enterprise activities  

• Proposals from civil servants  

• Businesses with annual turnover exceeding $300,000  

• Large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g. roads, land preparation, evacuation centers, jetties), except approved utility upgrades on a case-by-case basis  

• Costs related to regulatory approvals or compliance requirements  

• Projects that do not comply with Fiji laws and regulations  

• Activities unrelated to tourism development  

• Projects without clear objectives or demonstrated feasibility  

• Projects that have received Government grants within the past 3 years (exceptions may apply where previous funding was properly utilized) 

HOW TO APPLY 

You can apply online here.

1. Access the Online Application Portal  

• Complete and submit your application through the online application portal: 

• Application portal: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/gOfottLO 

• Tutorial Video: Click here to watch a step-by-step guide on how to complete the online application form. 

2. Prepare Your Required Documents 

Before accessing the application portal, please ensure you have the following documents ready for submission based on your business type: 

3. Uploading Supporting Documents 

When uploading documents through the online application portal, please note: 

• Each upload field accepts only one file.  

• The maximum file size per upload is 10MB.  

• If you have multiple documents for one section, please combine them into a single PDF file before uploading.  

To merge or convert documents into PDF format, you may use: 

PDF Editing Tool: https://www.ilovepdf.com/ 

Tutorials: 

• How to merge multiple PDFs into one PDF: click here to watch tutorial 

• How to convert pictures/images into PDF: click here to watch tutorial 

4. Application Templates 

Please complete and upload the relevant templates as part of your application: 

• Tourism Grant Business Plan Template   

• 3 years Projected Cashflow 

5. Business support 

If you require business support or assistance in preparing your application, please seek further guidance and support:  

• Business Assistance Fiji: https://businessassistancefiji.com/ 

• BusinessNow Fiji: https://www.businessnow.gov.fj/ 

APPEAL AND GRIEVANCE 

We value your feedback and take complaints seriously. If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our program or decision made by our team, we encourage you to submit an appeal or grievance. We are committed to resolving your concerns with confidentiality in a fair and transparent manner.

Click Here to view Appeal & Grievance Form