South Africa Grant Types

Business Growth & Expansion Grants

Business growth grants help established companies scale operations, enter new markets, and increase capacity. Whether you need to invest in equipment, premises, or people, growth funding can accelerate your expansion plans.

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Capital Investment

Grants for purchasing equipment, machinery, and technology to increase productivity and capacity. These often require match funding and job creation commitments.

Market Expansion

Funding to help businesses enter new markets, develop new customer segments, or expand their geographic reach. This can include marketing, market research, and strategic planning support.

Workforce Growth

Some growth grants specifically support job creation. These programmes provide funding linked to hiring new employees and developing skills within your expanding team.

South African Business Growth Grants

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (MCEP)

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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.

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Global Business Service (GBS)

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Film and Television Production Incentive Support Programme

Provides funding for film and television production projects.

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Film Incentive

The Film Incentive provides funding for film projects.

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP)

The Critical Infrastructure Programme provides funding for critical infrastructure projects that are aimed at enhancing infrastructure and industrial development, increasing investment, and the export of value-added commodities.

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather Growth Programme (CTFLGP)

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Capital Projects Feasibility Programme (CPFP)

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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.

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Black Industrialists Scheme (BIS)

Provides financial support to black-owned businesses to enhance their competitiveness and contribute to the growth of the economy.

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS)

The Automotive Investment Scheme provides funding for automotive investment projects.

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI)

The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative provides funding for aerospace industry projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business growth grants