South Africa Sector Grants

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.

36grants available
Innovation, growth & development funding

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

36 grants found

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IDC

KHOEBO INNOVATION PROMOTION PROGRAM

To offer capital and business support to SMME’s during the early stages of commercialization.

Up to R7 millionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsStartup Support
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IDC

GRO-E YOUTH SCHEME

To encourage youth entrepreneurship and employment creation, thereby expanding South African production capacity.

Up to R50 millionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsStartup Support
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IDC

Partnership Programmes

Partnership programmes for businesses

Up to R187 millionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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IDC

Crisis Funding

Funding for businesses in crisis

Over R1,5 billionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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IDC

Industry Sector Funding

Funding for entrepreneurs starting new enterprises or supporting companies that want to extend existing operations

Up to R1 billionSouth Africa WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Department of Small Business Development

Business Infrastructure Support Programme

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Department of Small Business Development

Co-Operatives Development Support Programme (CDSP)

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Department of Small Business Development

SpazaShop Support Fund

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Support Programme for Industrial Innovation

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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the dtic

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.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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The DTIC

Khoelo Innovation Promotion Programme

The Khoelo Innovation Promotion Programme provides funding for innovation promotion projects.

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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The DTIC

Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments

The Innovation and Technology Funding Instruments provide funding for innovative projects and technologies.

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South African agriculture & food grants