South Africa Sector Grants

Retail & E-commerce Business Grants

Retail and e-commerce businesses can access grants for digital transformation, premises improvement, and high street revitalisation. Local authorities and business improvement districts are key funding sources.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

High Street Support

High street shops can access shop front improvement grants, business rate relief, and local authority business support. Town centre regeneration programmes provide additional opportunities.

Digital Transformation

Grants support retailers moving online or improving their digital presence. E-commerce development, inventory systems, and digital marketing may be funded through regional schemes.

Sustainability & Accessibility

Retail businesses can access grants for energy efficiency, accessibility improvements, and sustainable practices. These often come through local authority programmes.

South African Retail Grants

34 grants found

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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
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the dtic

Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) Scheme

Provides financial support to businesses to enhance their export marketing and investment activities.

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All SectorsExport & Trade
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Khoebo Innovation Promotion Programme (KIPP)

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South African retail grants