Department of Small Business Development (DSBD)
OpenBBSDP Cost-Sharing Grant
Funding amount
Up to R1 million (50% cost-share)
The Black Business Supplier Development Programme offers a 50/50 cost-sharing grant to help black-owned businesses improve competitiveness. No age restriction in qualifying criteria.
Who qualifies
Must be 51%+ black-owned, VAT registered (threshold now R2.3 million from April 2026), annual turnover between R250 000 and R35 million, at least 50% of management positions held by black people, trading for at least 1 year, not in liquidation.
Documents needed
- Company registration (CIPC)
- ID documents of owners
- VAT registration certificate
- 3 years financial statements
- Latest 6 months bank statements
- Tax clearance certificate
Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official source before applying.