Agriculture & Food Business Grants
UK agriculture and food businesses access funding through DEFRA schemes, devolved nation programmes, and rural development grants. Support covers farming productivity, food innovation, and rural enterprise development.
Agricultural Support
Environmental Land Management schemes, productivity grants, and farming equipment funding support the agricultural sector's transition to sustainable and efficient practices.
Food Production & Innovation
Food manufacturing and processing businesses can access innovation grants, capital funding, and export support. Agritech development is also supported through specific programmes.
Rural Enterprise
Rural businesses beyond farming can access enterprise development grants, broadband schemes, and diversification funding through LEADER-style local programmes.
South African Agriculture & Food Grants
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12I Tax Allowance Incentive
The 12I Tax Allowance Incentive provides tax allowances for qualifying capital investment and training in new (greenfield) or expanded (brownfield) manufacturing projects.
SpazaShop Support Fund
A DSBD-supported fund providing financial and non-financial assistance to qualifying spaza shops and general dealers in township and rural communities.
Support Programme for Industrial Innovation
A dtic innovation programme supporting South African companies with development of new products, processes and technology-based industrial innovation.
Sector-Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS)
Provides financial support to businesses in specific sectors to enhance their competitiveness and contribute to the growth of the economy.
Khoelo Innovation Promotion Programme
The Khoelo Innovation Promotion Programme provides funding for innovation promotion projects.
Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments
The Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments provide funding for innovative projects and technologies.
Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) Scheme
Provides financial support to businesses to enhance their export marketing and investment activities.
Infrastructure Investment Support
Provides grants for two industrial infrastructure initiatives, SEZs and the Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP), which are aimed at enhancing infrastructure and industrial development, increasing investment, and the export of value-added commodities.
Broadening Participation and Industrial Innovation Incentives
Provides incentive programmes that promote broader participation in the mainstream economy by businesses owned by individuals from historically disadvantaged communities and marginalised regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South African agriculture & food grants