Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme

Funding amount

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.

Who qualifies

Business must operate in one of the listed sectors. Business must be based in a township or rural area. Priority is given to businesses owned by previously disadvantaged individuals.

Documents needed

CIPC registration certificate
SARS tax compliance certificate
B-BBEE affidavit or certificate
Business plan
Proof of trading in the applicable sector

No online portal

This programme does not have an online application portal. Visit the official source below for contact details, office locations, and how to start your application.

Visit official source

Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official source before applying.