Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) / DSBD
OpenTREP Sub-Sector Programmes (Bakeries, Butcheries, Tshisanyama, Spaza, Beauty, Clothing, Autobody)
Funding amount
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.
Who qualifies
Must operate in one of the seven supported sub-sectors. Business must be based in a township or rural area. Priority for previously disadvantaged individuals. Formal registration is not strictly required for all sub-programmes.
Documents needed
- South African ID
- Proof of business address in township or rural area
- Business description
- Quotations for equipment or stock
Informal eligible
Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official source before applying.