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Business & Housing Funding
SMME grants, development finance, and first-home subsidies in one place. Compare amounts, eligibility, and application routes, then apply directly with the responsible agency.
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SEDA / SEDFA Support
Grants up to R350,000 for cooperatives, R250,000 Asset Assist for equipment, plus free mentorship, incubation, and export training for South African SMMEs.
IDC Funding
Development finance from R1 million upward as loan, equity, or blend. Focus sectors: manufacturing, agro-processing, energy, mining, chemicals. Every deal is scored for job creation.
FLISP (First Home Finance)
Once-off government subsidy for first-time buyers earning R3,501 to R22,000 per month. Reduces the bond amount or lowers monthly repayments on your first home.
BBSDP
Cost-sharing incentive from the DTIC covering up to half of qualifying business development interventions, capped at R1 million. Restricted to majority Black-owned SMMEs with an existing corporate customer or supply contract.
NEF Funding
Government's dedicated funder of Black-owned businesses across three products: the Rural & Community Development Fund, iMbewu Fund for early-stage entrepreneurs, and uMnotho Fund for expansion and BEE transactions.
Amavulandlela Facility
Ring-fenced SEFA facility for entrepreneurs with disabilities. Interest rate is set roughly 5 percent below prime, collateral requirements are lighter, and SEDFA business advisors are paired with every loan.
Compare programmes side-by-side
Every programme in this section. Click a name to see full details.
| Programme | Support | Applicant | Eligibility | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEDA / SEDFA | up to R350k | SMME / co-op | 51% SA-owned | SEDFA branch |
| IDC | R1M+ | Business | Focus sectors | idc.co.za |
| FLISP | R30k-R130k | First-home buyer | R3,501 – R22k / mo | fhf.nhfc.co.za |
| DTIC BBSDP | Up to R1m cost-share | SMME | 51% Black-owned + corporate customer | DTIC IEP portal |
| NEF | R250k – R75m | Business | Black-owned across 3 fund tiers | nefcorp.co.za |
| SEFA Amavulandlela | Up to R15m | SMME | Entrepreneurs with disabilities | sefa.org.za |
SEDA is now SEDFA
In 2025 SEDA and SEFA were merged into SEDFA (Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency). Some legacy application forms still use the old names during the transition.
IDC minimums
IDC does not fund below R1 million. Below that threshold you are directed to SEDFA. Very small startups may qualify for micro-grants from the NYDA.
FLISP is bank-linked
Standard Bank, FNB, ABSA, and Nedbank can lodge FLISP on your behalf as part of the home-loan process. Ask before starting your own application.