Tourism that gives back to Saint Lucia
The Tourism Enhancement Fund turns support from Saint Lucia's tourism industry into meaningful investment in communities, young people, the environment, and the future of our island.
Together for a better Saint Lucia!
- $3.5M+ raised
- 300+ projects funded
- 500+ students supported
- since 2013
How TEF creates impact
Established on 1 October 2013. The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is a private-sector initiative that enables Saint Lucia's tourism industry to contribute directly to the sustainable development of the island. TEF connects the success of tourism with initiatives that strengthen communities, expand opportunities, and protect natural resources.
Funding meaningful initiatives
TEF provides financial support and resources to eligible community, environmental, youth, education, training, and tourism-related initiatives.
Reinvesting in Saint Lucia
Tourism contributions are directed back into initiatives that create broader benefits for Saint Lucia's people, communities, and environment.
Building skills & opportunities
TEF supports education, training, youth development, and capacity-building initiatives that create pathways for personal and professional growth.
Where the US$2 goes
Step 1: A guest stays
Visitors stay at a participating hotel in Saint Lucia.
Step 2: Voluntary donation
Guests make a voluntary US$2 per room, per night donation on their hotel bill.
Step 3: Pooled resources
The SLHTA collects and pools these funds into a dedicated, transparent account.
Step 4: Direct funding
Grants are disbursed to approved local projects, schools, and NGOs across the island.
What TEF supports
TEF provides grant funding and support across six priority areas that together strengthen Saint Lucia for current and future generations.
Investing in projects and initiatives that strengthen communities and create lasting social and economic benefits.
Supporting initiatives that protect, preserve, and strengthen Saint Lucia's natural environment.
Creating greater access to education, skills development, training, and opportunities for young people.
Supporting initiatives that strengthen Saint Lucia's tourism product and the visitor experience.
Supporting learning, professional development, and programmes that build practical skills.
Helping organizations and communities strengthen the knowledge, skills, and resources needed for sustainable impact.
Community development. Students outside the refurbished washroom block with the TEF plaque.
Paid to the order of Saint Lucia
Some of the grants TEF has handed over, as written on the cheques.
Tourism Enhancement FundPay to the order of
Lions Club of Gros Islet
Twenty thousandEC$20,000.00
- Tourism Enhancement Fund30 Oct 2024
Pay to the order of
T.O.T.C. Culinary Team
Seventy-five thousandEC$75,000.00 
Tourism Enhancement FundPay to the order of
C.H.T.A.
Fifty thousandEC$50,000.00
See what we've built together
From environmental conservation and community development to youth empowerment and training, TEF supports initiatives that turn the success of tourism into meaningful benefits for Saint Lucia.
Community playgrounds
Safe spaces for 1,200+ children to play and grow.
Sustainable agriculture
Empowering 50+ local farmers with new equipment.
Community centers
Renovated facilities serving 5 vibrant communities.
See TEF's work in action
Watch how the Tourism Enhancement Fund is connecting the success of Saint Lucia's tourism industry with sustainable development — investing in communities, young people, and the environment for current and future generations.
Discover TEF InitiativesWhy you can trust TEF
Endorsed by the Government of Saint Lucia
An official SLHTA fund
Serving Saint Lucia since 2013
Meet the students you support
The scholarship didn't just pay for my books; it gave me the confidence to pursue my dream of becoming an engineer. I want to build a better Saint Lucia.
Ways to get involved
Our work connects the strength of Saint Lucia's tourism industry with the needs and opportunities of the wider country. There's a place for you in that mission.
Donate
Give directly today to support ongoing projects and scholarships across the island.
Give Today
Apply for a grant
For NGOs, schools, and community groups seeking funding for impactful local projects.
View Guidelines
Partner with us
For hotels and resorts looking to join the US$2 per night voluntary donation program.
Become a Partner
Voices of the community
The grant from TEF allowed us to completely refurbish our community center. It's now a safe haven where our youth can gather, learn, and grow after school.
As a participating hotel, we are incredibly proud to see how our guests' small contributions add up to make such a massive, visible difference across our beautiful island.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tourism Enhancement Fund?
The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is a private sector initiative established on 1 October 2013 to give Saint Lucia's tourism industry a greater opportunity to play an integral role in the sustainable development of the destination. Through funding, partnerships, and targeted support, TEF directs the benefits of tourism toward initiatives that strengthen communities, empower young people, protect the environment, and create opportunities for current and future generations.
Where does my donation go?
Donations support initiatives across several priority areas, including community development, youth empowerment, environmental conservation, education and training, capacity building, and tourism product enhancement. TEF reinvests tourism contributions back into Saint Lucia so that the success of the industry creates wider benefits for people, communities, and the environment. You can view our impact reports to see how funds are utilized.
How is the fund financed?
The primary source of financing is the voluntary US$2 per room, per night donation made by guests staying at participating hotels. TEF also accepts direct donations from individuals, organizations, and international supporters who wish to contribute to Saint Lucia's sustainable development.
Who can apply for a grant?
Registered non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community groups, schools, colleges, religious organizations, and research organizations in Saint Lucia are eligible to apply. Grants are not awarded to individuals. The proposed projects must align with TEF's development priorities, which include community development, education, environmental sustainability, youth empowerment, and tourism product enhancement.
Be part of a better Saint Lucia.
The Tourism Enhancement Fund connects the success of Saint Lucia's tourism industry with sustainable development. Join us in building a stronger Saint Lucia for current and future generations.