NAC
Grant
NAC Annual Project Funding
Grants for artists and arts organisations. Funding for craft, dance, writing, music, theatre, and visual arts projects.
Funding in KwaZulu-Natal
Funding for SMEs in KwaZulu-Natal, including Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Includes national programmes available across South Africa.
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Rebate/Incentive
Export Marketing and Investment Assistance
Get up to 80% of your costs covered for attending trade shows and export marketing activities.
NDA
Grant
NDA Community Enterprise Support
Grants to start community businesses and cooperatives. Get help to create income for your community.
SEDFA
Loan + Grant Blend
SEDFA Youth Enterprise Fund
Special funding for young entrepreneurs (18-35). Get grants and low-interest loans plus free training and a mentor.
TIA
Grant
TIA Seed Fund
R&D grants up to R500,000 for new technology ideas. Perfect for proving your innovation works.
NAC
Grant
NAC Presidential Employment Stimulus (PESP)
Grants for arts projects that create jobs. Get funded while creating employment in the creative sector.
NYDA
Grant
NYDA Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship
Full scholarship for studies in scarce skills areas plus business mentorship and startup support after you graduate.
NYDA
Grant
NYDA Youth Cooperatives Programme
Grants for youth cooperatives - groups of young people working together. Covers registration, training, and startup costs.
DSBD
Grant
Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme
Support for township and rural businesses including training, mentorship, and grants to help you grow.
AGRISETA
Grant
AgriSETA Agricultural Bursary
Full bursaries for studying agriculture at university or college. Covers BSc Agriculture and farm management diplomas.
NYDA
Grant
NYDA Jobs Programme
Get work-ready training and job placement help. Or choose the entrepreneur pathway to start your own business with support.
SEDFA
Incubation Programme
SEDA Incubation Support Programme
Join a SEDA-supported incubator for free workspace, mentorship, and business training. Perfect for new entrepreneurs.
NYDA
Grant
NYDA Grant Programme
Free money (grant) up to R100,000 for young entrepreneurs aged 18-35. You don't have to pay it back!
DSBD
Grant
Informal and Micro Enterprise Development Programme
Help for spaza shops, street vendors, and micro businesses to register, get permits, and grow your business.
IDF
Grant
MICT SETA Learnership Programme
Get paid R3,000-R5,000/month while you learn ICT skills. Covers cyber security, software, drones, and more.
SARS
Rebate/Incentive
Employment Tax Incentive (ETI)
Reduce your PAYE tax by hiring young workers (18-29). Save up to R2,500/month per employee for 2 years.
SEDFA
Loan
SEFA Microfinance Intermediary Lending
Funding through registered microfinance institutions for very small businesses and survivalist enterprises. Loans from R500 to R50,000.
SEDFA
Grant
SEDA Technology Programme
Get help to use technology in your business. Free technology audits, digital training, and help finding the right tech solutions.
NYDA
Grant
NYDA Second Chance Programme
A second chance for young entrepreneurs whose businesses failed. Get training, mentorship, and funding to try again.
NYDA
Grant
NYDA Market Access Programme
Get funding to attend trade shows and connect with buyers. We cover your participation costs and travel expenses.
SEDFA
Grant
SEDFA Business Development Vouchers
Get vouchers to pay for business help - training, marketing, compliance, technology. Use at approved service providers.
SEDFA
Grant
SEDA Cooperatives Development Support
Free help to register and run your cooperative. Includes training on governance, finances, and growing your coop.
NYDA
Grant
NYDA Voucher Programme
Get vouchers worth up to R10,000 for business training, mentorship, and support services.
ESKOM
Rebate/Incentive
Eskom Solar Registration Fee Waiver
Install solar and pay zero registration fees to Eskom. Save over R9,000 on connection costs. Free smart meter included.
Funding in KwaZulu-Natal
Provincial and National Programmes
Businesses in KwaZulu-Natal 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
KwaZulu-Natal 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.