£1.75 million of grants will help ensure small tourism and hospitality businesses across Wales can welcome visitors come rain or shine.
Following the success of the initial weather-proofing fund which allowed the tourism attraction sector to invest in weather-proofing measures, a new, second phase will support small tourism and hospitality businesses to mitigate the impact of all weather and enhance the experience for visitors.
Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 per project are available to support the installation of weather-proofing measure, such as new covered outdoor areas, dining pods, or surfacing and drainage.
Who is eligible?
Your business must:
- Be a tourism or hospitality business based in Wales - check the list of eligible business activity in the guidance.
- Employ between 1 and 49 permanent year-round employees via PAYE.
- Have been trading for at least one year.
- Have a website, social media accounts or a travel site listing such as TripAdvisor to show you attract visitors from outside your local area.
Dan-Yr-Ogof Showcaves, one of the tourist attractions to have received funding in the previous round, have installed a land train shelter, and a roof outside their ticket office to keep visitors dry at key waiting areas.
Further information is available at Funding | Supporting you | Industry Visit Wales and Extra £1.75 million to help welcome visitors whatever the weather | GOV.WALES.
The Fund opens on 29 September and closes at 5pm on 10 November 2025.