Deadline: 18 July 2025
Are you a tour operator, have a licensed hotel or restaurant, offer transportation services, or manage a local tourism attraction? Are you an artisan or entrepreneur passionate about Belizean culture and sustainability? Then THIS is your moment! The Sustainable and Inclusive Belize (SAIB) Program is officially accepting applications for its Tourism Matching Grant Program – Apply Now!
The SAIB Tourism Grants empower Belizean tourism operators, cultural enterprises, and hospitality businesses to innovate sustainably while preserving Belize’s rich heritage and natural beauty.
Designed for lodges, tour operators, artisans, and ventures led by women or indigenous MSME’s, these grants fund projects like solar-powered infrastructure, Garifuna drumming workshops, agro-tourism experiences, and eco-certifications.
Funding Information
- Minimum Grant BZ$ 14.000, Max Grant: BZ$30,000
- Micro MSMEs:
- Your contribution: 10% ( 5% cash, 5% in-kind)
- Small and Medium MSMEs:
- Your contribution: 20% ( 10% cash, 10% in-kind)
Eligible Projects
- SAIB Tourism Grants fund projects that enhance Belize’s tourism appeal and cultural heritage, such as solar panel installations for energy-efficient lodges, waste management systems to reduce environmental impact, and agro-tourism ventures linking farm experiences with visitor activities.
- Grants also support cultural preservation, like restoring historical sites, or launching community-led tours showcasing indigenous practices. Projects must align with sustainability goals, fostering low-impact tourism while boosting local livelihoods.
Eligibility Criteria
- Tourism operators, artisans, gastronomic establishments accommodations with ≥51% Belizean ownership
- Women/indigenous-led enterprises prioritized
- Must be at least 51% Belizean-owned
- Be a MSME, operating for at least 1 year
- Demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and cultural preservation
- Be ready to provide a counterpart contribution
For more information, visit SAIB.
