South African Small Business Funding

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Up to R25,000

SAMRO

Music Creation Support Fund

120 grants for SAMRO Full and Associate Members to create new, royalty-generating musical works. Members who received SAMRO CSI support in the past 3 years are not eligible.

Closes 30 September 2026 at 5pm · 0 days left

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Western Cape Government – Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT)

Tourism Growth Fund

Grant co-funding — R7 million total fund available (2026/27 financial year)

SAMRO

SAMRO Music Creation Support Fund (MCSF)

Up to R25,000

Absa Bank / Tshiamo Foundation

Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (AYEF)

Amount determined per milestone phase