NEF Rural and Community Development Fund
Funding for rural businesses and community projects. Mix of grants and loans to support local development.
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View AllFunding for rural businesses and community projects. Mix of grants and loans to support local development.
Grants for green innovation and environmental technology projects.
Grants for training in tourism, hospitality, arts, and sport. Fund learnerships and skills programmes.
Get funding up to R3 million and training to supply to Vodacom. For tech and telecom businesses.
Partner with Woolworths if you supply sustainable, ethical products. Special support for women and rural businesses.
Funding for health and wellness businesses. Must align with Discovery's healthy living focus.
Grants for film productions that create jobs. Part of R230 million fund to boost employment in film industry.
Overdraft up to R2.5 million linked to your business account. Flexible access when you need it.
A mix of grant and loan for businesses that need time to grow. Good for businesses that can not get normal bank loans.
Grants for retail and wholesale sector training. Fund learnerships in retail management and supply chain.
Grants for agricultural training - bursaries, learnerships, internships, and artisan programmes for farming sector.
Funding for township and rural businesses - mix of grants and affordable loans with hands-on business support.
Grants for training in services sector - cleaning, security, real estate. Fund learnerships and skills programmes.
Get help exporting to the US under AGOA. Grants for trade show attendance and export capacity.
Grants for NGOs and community organisations fighting poverty. Focus on feeding schemes, farming, and community development.
Get support to supply Pick n Pay with local products. Training, funding, and guaranteed shelf space.
Overdraft up to R2 million to manage cash flow. Only pay interest on what you use. Review annually.
Get R1.5 million plus 6 months of intensive support to build and scale your startup.
Special grants and training for young farmers aged 18-35 to start or grow your farming business.
Grants for young tech innovators under 35. Get funding plus mentorship to develop your technology idea.
Grants and support for women farmers - training, funding, and help to grow your agricultural business.
Grants to market and distribute your South African film. Get your film seen by audiences.
Grants for eco-friendly tourism upgrades - solar panels, water tanks, energy saving. Go green and save costs.
Join one of 99+ tech incubators across SA. Get free workspace, mentorship, training, and seed funding for up to 3 years.
Businesses in Northern Cape can access both provincial funding from local development agencies and national programmes from SEFA, NEF, IDC, and NYDA available throughout South Africa.
Northern Cape has dedicated development agencies that offer grants, mentorship, and business support tailored to local economic priorities and community needs.
Start by checking programme eligibility requirements. Prepare your CIPC registration, tax clearance, and business plan. Use our readiness checker to identify gaps before applying.