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Informal Trader Startup Grant
A monthly grant from grantZA to help South African informal traders launch or grow a small everyday business. Independent, non-repayable, and open to anyone 18+ with a valid SA ID.
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View all articles →SASSA July 2026 Payment Dates: Full Schedule and SRD R370 Batch Window
Older Persons on 1 July, Disability on 2 July, Children's grants on 3 July. SRD R370 batches run 24 to 31 July. July starts the Q2 review cycle, so expect an uptick in Under Review statuses in the first two weeks.
NSFAS 2027 Applications Open: What Changed for First-Year and Continuing Students
Portal opens 1 September 2026 and closes 21 January 2027. The N+2 rule now covers TVET students, direct bank payment becomes default, and the Home Affairs / SARS consent form is mandatory for first-time applicants.
NYDA Grant Mid-Year 2026: R450 Million Voucher Round for Youth SMMEs
Four tiers from R1,000 up to R250,000. R450 million allocated, applications close 30 September. The mandatory Business Development Support mentorship disqualifies more first-time applicants than any other rule.
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Social Grants (SASSA)
- Child Support & Foster Care
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD)
- Disability & Care Dependency
- Older Person’s Grant
Education Funding
View Education Funds →Youth & Entrepreneurship
View Youth Programmes →Business & Enterprise
View Business Funding →Agriculture & Rural Dev.
- Comprehensive Ag Support (CASP)
- Ilima/Letsema Grant
- Agro Energy Fund
- Blended Finance
- Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme
Arts, Culture & Innovation
Explore Innovation Grants →Energy & Infrastructure
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