Over $1M can be accessed through GTA’s product development grant

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), which falls under the purview of the Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry, has launched its new Guyana Tourism Product Development Grant Programme (GTPDGP), through which in excess of $1 million can be accessed.
This Government initiative is aimed at strengthening and expanding local tourism products. With this grant, persons can develop their tourism products and improve the services they offer. To be eligible for the grant, applicants must be licensed by GTA and registered within the last two years.
At the recent prize-giving ceremony for the ‘Snap n Share’ competition, Minister Oneidge Walrond disclosed thus, “Just out of this [grant], we can get ideas; tour guides and investors can get ideas of an experience. So, we are going to be giving grants for the development of experience.”
The minister noted that before the grant is awarded, products will be graded on how well an experience persons would have.
GTA is also calling for proposals for new tourism products, as the initiation of the grant also aims to bring about innovation in the sector.
Application forms and guidelines can be accessed on GTA’s Facebook page. The deadline for applications is August 10, 2023.