South Africa · Agricultural funding directory
Agricultural Funding in South Africa
The DALRRD funding lines that reach South African farmers, gathered in one place. Compare CASP, Ilima/Letsema, Blended Finance, and Agro-Energy, then apply through the correct channel.
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CASP Funding
Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme: on-farm infrastructure, mechanisation, training, and market access for land-reform beneficiaries and previously disadvantaged farmers.
Ilima / Letsema
Food-production grants for vulnerable rural households and small-scale farmers. Household gardens, community irrigation, production packs, and livestock support.
Blended Finance Scheme
DALRRD grant blended with a Land Bank / IDC / commercial-bank loan for black commercial farmers. Sector-specific grant-to-loan ratios in AAMP priority commodities.
Agro-Energy Fund
Blended grant + loan for on-farm solar, biogas, wind, and hybrid systems. Grants up to R1.5m large-scale, R1m medium, R500k smallholder.
Compare programmes side-by-side
Every programme in this section. Click a name to see full details.
| Programme | Pool | Type | Beneficiary | Delivered by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASP | R1.69bn / yr | Grant + infrastructure | Land-reform / PDI farmers | Provincial DALRRD |
| Ilima/Letsema | R677m / yr | In-kind input support | Vulnerable households | Provincial DALRRD |
| Blended Finance | R3.2bn / 10 yr | Grant + loan | Black commercial farmers | Land Bank primarily |
| Agro-Energy Fund | R1.21bn | Grant + loan | Farmers investing in energy | Land Bank primarily |
Delivery is provincial for CASP and Ilima
Both programmes are conditional grants to provinces. Start your application at your Provincial Department of Agriculture, not the national DALRRD office.
Land Bank leads blended finance
Blended Finance and the Agro-Energy Fund are primarily channelled through the Land Bank. IDC handles agro-processing and larger industrial-scale deals.
Talk to an Extension Officer first
Extension Officers help draft your farm plan, connect you to the right programme, and stay involved with monitoring and reporting.