Funding directory

Grant up to R2.5 million (blended)

Blended finance support for registered co-operative enterprises. The grant portion is capped at R2.5 million for qualifying activities. Priority is given to co-operatives owned by women, youth, and people with disabilities in rural, township, and peri-urban areas.

From R1 million

Debt, equity and blended finance for businesses in agriculture and agro-processing. Covers primary production, processing, storage, and distribution of agricultural commodities. Supports transformation and job creation across the value chain.

R250 000 to R75 million

Development finance and equity funding for black-owned and black-managed businesses across all sectors. Offers a range of instruments including equity, quasi-equity, loans, and franchising finance. Prioritises businesses that expand black economic participation and create sustainable employment.

R1 000 to R250 000

Non-repayable grant for young South African entrepreneurs. Covers business equipment, tools, stock, and working capital. Complemented by business development support and mentorship. Aimed at youth aged 18 to 35.

Up to R60 000

Non-repayable grant that covers SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) product testing and certification costs for small enterprises. Helps SMMEs meet regulatory and quality standards required to access formal retail and export markets.

R50 000 to R15 million

Development finance loans for small and medium enterprises and co-operatives that cannot access commercial bank credit. Covers working capital, asset finance, and bridging finance. Disbursed directly or through accredited financial intermediaries. Targets survivalist, micro, small, and medium enterprises.

R1 million grand prize

Annual pitch competition for township-based businesses. R1 million grand prize plus mentorship and banking support. Open to any entrepreneur 18 or older - no upper age cap confirmed in official criteria.

Amount varies by programme

Support for small businesses in township and rural areas operating in specific sectors including bakeries, butcheries, spaza shops, beauty and personal care, clothing, autobody repair, and cooked food businesses.

Up to R1 million

A suite of dedicated grant and loan packages for township and rural micro-enterprises across seven sub-sectors: small-scale bakeries, butcheries, tshisanyama and cooked food, spaza shops, beauty and personal care, clothing, and autobody repairers. Each sub-programme provides tailored equipment, working capital, and business support.