NEF
Loan + Grant Blend
NEF Rural and Community Development Fund
Funding for rural businesses and community projects. Mix of grants and loans to support local development.
Funding in Free State
Funding opportunities for SMEs in the Free State. Includes national programmes available across South Africa.
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ESD Grant
Woolworths Enterprise Development
Entry is only open to businesses that already supply Woolworths. This is enterprise and supplier development for existing Woolworths suppliers, not a front door...
NFVF
Grant
NFVF Presidential Employment Stimulus (PESP 6)
Grants for film productions that create jobs. Part of R230 million fund to boost employment in film industry.
CATHSSETA
Grant
CATHSSETA Discretionary Grant
Grants for training in tourism, hospitality, arts, and sport. Fund learnerships and skills programmes.
VODA_ESD
ESD Grant
Vodacom Supplier Development
Get funding up to R3 million and training to supply to Vodacom. For tech and telecom businesses.
DISC_ESD
ESD Grant
Discovery Fund Enterprise Development
Funding for health and wellness businesses. Must align with Discovery's healthy living focus.
GIZ
Grant
GIZ Green Innovation
Grants for green innovation and environmental technology projects.
FNB
Loan
FNB Business Overdraft
Overdraft up to R2.5 million linked to your business account. Flexible access when you need it.
PNP_ESD
ESD Grant
Pick n Pay Local Supplier Programme
Get support to supply Pick n Pay with local products. Training, funding, and guaranteed shelf space.
SBSA
Loan
Standard Bank Overdraft Facility
Overdraft up to R2 million to manage cash flow. Only pay interest on what you use. Review annually.
WRSETA
Grant
W&R SETA Discretionary Grant
Grants for retail and wholesale sector training. Fund learnerships in retail management and supply chain.
SSETA
Grant
Services SETA Discretionary Grant
Grants for training in services sector - cleaning, security, real estate. Fund learnerships and skills programmes.
AGRISETA
Grant
AgriSETA Discretionary Grant
Grants for agricultural training - bursaries, learnerships, internships, and artisan programmes for farming sector.
NDA
Grant
NDA Civil Society Organisation Grant Funding
Grants for NGOs and community organisations fighting poverty. Focus on feeding schemes, farming, and community development.
SEDFA
Loan + Grant Blend
SEDFA Township and Rural Economy Programme
Funding for township and rural businesses - mix of grants and affordable loans with hands-on business support.
DSBD
Loan + Grant Blend
DSBD Blended Finance Programme
A mix of grant and loan for businesses that need time to grow. Good for businesses that can not get normal bank loans.
USAID
Grant
USAID Trade and Investment Hub
Get help exporting to the US under AGOA. Grants for trade show attendance and export capacity.
FFA
Equity Investment
Founders Factory Africa Accelerator
Get R1.5 million plus 6 months of intensive support to build and scale your startup.
DALRRD
Grant
Young Producer and Entrepreneur Strategy (YPES)
Special grants and training for young farmers aged 18-35 to start or grow your farming business.
DALRRD
Grant
Women in Agriculture and Rural Development (WARD)
Grants and support for women farmers - training, funding, and help to grow your agricultural business.
NFVF
Grant
NFVF Marketing and Distribution Funding
Grants to market and distribute your South African film. Get your film seen by audiences.
DOT
Grant
Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP)
Grants for eco-friendly tourism upgrades - solar panels, water tanks, energy saving. Go green and save costs.
TIA
Grant
TIA Youth Technology Innovation Programme
Grants for young tech innovators under 35. Get funding plus mentorship to develop your technology idea.
SEDFA
Incubation Programme
SEDFA Technology Incubation Programme
Join one of 99+ tech incubators across SA. Get free workspace, mentorship, training, and seed funding for up to 3 years.
Funding in Free State
Provincial and National Programmes
Businesses in Free State can access both provincial funding from local development agencies and national programmes from SEFA, NEF, IDC, and NYDA available throughout South Africa.
Local Development Agencies
Free State has dedicated development agencies that offer grants, mentorship, and business support tailored to local economic priorities and community needs.
How to Apply
Start by checking programme eligibility requirements. Prepare your CIPC registration, tax clearance, and business plan. Use our readiness checker to identify gaps before applying.