BIDV_ESD
ESD Grant
Bidvest Enterprise Development
Supplier development across Bidvest companies. Multiple sectors and opportunities.
Funding in Free State
Funding opportunities for SMEs in the Free State. Includes national programmes available across South Africa.
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Equity Investment
Launch Africa Seed Fund
Seed investment from R1 million to R8 million for early-stage startups with big vision.
SEDFA
Loan
SEFA Direct Lending
Get a business loan from R50,000 to R5 million for working capital or buying equipment. Repay over up to 5 years.
IDF
Loan + Grant Blend
Isivande Women's Fund
Funding specifically for women-owned businesses. More affordable than bank loans, with business support included. 50%+1 women ownership required.
SANL_ESD
ESD Grant
Sanlam ESD Programme
Funding and support for black-owned businesses serving the financial services industry.
SBSA
Loan
Standard Bank Business Term Loan
Business loans from R50,000 to R5 million for equipment, vehicles, or expansion. Repay over 1-5 years.
DSAC
Grant
Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE)
Grants for arts, culture, and creative projects. Priority for projects that include GBV awareness.
RETAIL
Loan
Retail Capital Business Advance
Get funding in 24 hours based on your card machine sales. Repay automatically from daily transactions.
SEDFA
Loan
SEDFA Women Empowerment Finance
Special loans for women entrepreneurs with better rates and dedicated support. Build your business with funding designed for you.
LULA
Loan
Lulalend Business Loan
Apply in 5 minutes, get funded in 24 hours. Loans from R10,000 to R5 million.
SEDFA
Loan + Grant Blend
SEDFA Cooperatives Development Programme
Complete support for cooperatives - funding, training on how to run your coop, and help finding customers.
UKSA_TECH
Grant
UK-SA Tech Partnership
Grants for SA tech companies partnering with UK businesses. R&D and market access.
DALRRD
Grant
Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP)
Grants for emerging farmers - get help with infrastructure, equipment, training, and mentorship to become productive.
MTN_ESD
ESD Grant
MTN Enterprise Development Fund
Funding up to R5 million plus mentorship to become an MTN supplier. For ICT businesses.
IDF
Grant
MICT SETA Discretionary Grant
Grants for ICT and media skills training. Get funding for learnerships, internships, and tech training programmes.
DALRRD
Loan + Grant Blend
Agro Energy Fund
Get funding for solar panels and energy equipment on your farm. Grants from R500k to R1.5m depending on farm size.
SHPRT_ESD
ESD Grant
Shoprite Supplier Development
Become a Shoprite/Checkers supplier. Get funding, training, and access to Africa's largest retailer.
BRIDGE
Loan
Bridgement Business Term Loan
Business loans from R100,000 to R5 million. Apply online, approval in 24 hours.
NFVF
Grant
NFVF Production and Development Funding
Grants for making films and TV shows - documentaries, features, animation, web series. Special tier for newcomers.
SEDFA
Loan
SEFA Co-operatives Funding
Loans for registered cooperatives from R50,000 to R5 million. Perfect for farming coops, buying groups, and worker-owned businesses.
ABSA
Loan
Absa Business Evolve Loan
Unsecured loans up to R5 million. Apply online and get approval within 24 hours.
FNB
Loan
FNB Business Loan
Business loans from R50,000 to R5 million. Get funds in as little as 48 hours for existing FNB customers.
NEDBANK
Loan + Grant Blend
Nedbank Enterprise Development Fund
Special funding for black-owned businesses: mix of grants and low-interest loans. Easier approval process.
GIZ
Grant
GIZ TVET and Skills Development
Grants for company-college partnerships. Get help training your workforce.
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.