Database Fundraising Business Resource Kit - Feb 2007

Department of Economic Development

KwaZulu-Natal

LISTING OF BUSINESS SUPPORT RESOURCES

FEBRUARY 2007

Commissioned by: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development

Complied by: 14th Floor, The Marine, 22 Gardner Street, Durban 4001 Research House Private Bag X001, Bishopsgate, 4008

Tel: 082 876-3595 Tel: 031 310-5493 Fax: 031 310-5494 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kznded.gov.za

Contents Page Number

Foreword .......................................................................................................................................... 2 A. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 3 B. Overview...................................................................................................................................... 3 C. Guide for Usage............................................................................................................................ 4 D. Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................... 5 E. Changes to this Document ............................................................................................................. 5 F. Making a successful application ...................................................................................................... 5 G. General Abbreviations ................................................................................................................... 6 H. Business Resource Programmes – alphabetical listing by full name.................................................... 7 I. Appendices ................................................................................................................................... 160

1. List of Programmes ................................................................................................................ 161

2. List of Programmes grouped by Organisation............................................................................ 167

3. List of Programmes that provide Funding ................................................................................. 173

4. List of Programmes that provide Assistance.............................................................................. 177

5. List of Programmes that have Regional Restrictions................................................................... 182

6. List of Programmes that have Industry Requirements, grouped by Industry ................................ 183

7. List of Programmes that have Preference / Requirements for the involvement of those Previously Disadvantaged (women, youth, disabled, black etc.) ......................................... 188

KZN Department of Economic Development 1

Foreword

International as well as local experience has shown that small businesses can provide an important contribution to employment and the creation and distribution of wealth. The lack of access to relevant business information and advice is one of the many challenges which face small businesses, especially start-up enterprises and micro-enterprises. Some of the areas where challenges are experienced include access to marketing, access to finance and business management skills. One of the functions of the Department of Economic Development is to promote enterprise development by assisting small and medium enterprises to access the mainstream economy in the province. Newly established businesses and projects are always faced with challenges when they source funds for their businesses. This directory provides a listing of programmes and organizations that provide funding and non-financial assistance to businesses in the province.

Project and business funding support particularly, and other non-financial assistance, is available from a wide range of sources that include, unilateral and multilateral, foreign and local donors including government, development and development finance institutions, the corporate social responsibility programmes of financial institutions of South Africa, and semi-government organizations, institutions and foundations. The Department is committed to removing obstacles that constrain access to information on available public and private resources that promote economic growth. Government has made available significant resources to create access to opportunities, especially for marginalized societies, but due to several constraints, most of those who need the information are unable to access or utilize it. This publication is providing access to information on all available resources to which all can gain access. I therefore urge all existing and future entrepreneurs to make use of this directory and maximize the utilization of resources to promote economic growth in the province. MEC for Finance and Economic Development Dr. Zweli Mkhize


A. Introduction One of the functions of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development is to provide economic development support services to municipalities and other stakeholders in the province. The aim of these services is to assist these stakeholders in fulfilling their developmental mandates, particularly with regard to local economic development. The Department receives numerous requests from municipalities, other stakeholder groups and individuals, to support a diverse range of projects that could effectively be resourced by other local or foreign organisations. In order to maximize the utilisation of internal and external resources, the Department commissioned a research study to identify organisations that provide free or partially free funding or assistance to businesses in the province. These selection criteria have resulted in this publication which focuses on businesses and entrepreneurs in need of some form of funding or assistance. The publication provides a listing of programmes identified to date that fall into these categories. The distribution of this listing is intended to extend the impact of the Department’s resources and achieve their objectives of local economic development, fostering economic growth and developing and encouraging entrepreneurship.

B. Overview The listing is a collection of records from a variety of sources including:

• Government – local, provincial and national • Government institutions • International government • International non-governmental entities • Organisations i.e. NGO’s and Section 21 companies • Companies e.g. private companies or entities associated with companies such as foundations and

trusts owned by private companies • Combinations of the above • Other entities

This publication represents the initial phase of the project to provide this resource and by no means incorporates all the available aid on offer. The intention is to update and add to the current information on a regular basis. A searchable database version will be made available in due course which will facilitate identifying relevant potential sources of support.


C. Guide for Usage For ease of reference, the listing has been arranged by full programme name, in alphabetical order. Many programmes are, however, better known by their abbreviated titles or by the name of the sponsoring organisation. To facilitate searches for a particular entry, indices have been provided in the appendix in several formats namely: (a) By programme name (full and abbreviated names) (b) By organisation name (full and abbreviated names) (c) Programmes that provide funding (d) Programmes that provide assistance (e) Programmes that have regional restrictions (f) Programmes that have industry restrictions or requirements, by industry (g) Programmes that have some sort of previously disadvantaged requirement. Where no region or industry is specified, the programme is prepared to consider applications from any region of the province or from any industry. In some cases, the programmes exclude particular industries. Note: - Where “the” normally prefixes a title, “the” has been left out and the entry has been sorted by the second

word e.g. The Social Plan will be found under “Social Plan”. Furthermore, where a small letter, followed by a capital letter is applicable, the first letter has been utilised e.g. eThekwini. To alleviate any confusion, the indices have cross-referenced entries.

- Programmes have a range of conditions under which they provide funding and/or assistance, varying from

very detailed to non-specific. Issues covered include ownership, size of the business and the industry in which it operates or plans to operate. Certain industries are excluded from a few of the programmes. Some programmes that provide funding require matching funding from owners or only pay retrospectively, so that all of the money is needed upfront. Guidelines regarding all these factors are given in this listing, but the final details should always be checked with the programme itself.

- “Funding” may vary from pure monetary assistance, to providing financial resources for a specific purpose

i.e. training. In the case of the latter, details have been provided under “assistance”. - Where details appear to be missing for a particular programme, these criteria either do not apply or the

donors have elected to omit this information. - Some programmes will terminate at a specified time. The dates, where known, have been provided under

‘Changes’. - In cases where there are a number of offices for an organisation, the details are given at the end of the

entry for the programme concerned. - A general list of abbreviations is given in section G.


D. Disclaimer The information and contact details published in this directory were verified at the time the research was conducted. However, some of the details may have changed since the date of printing and the programmes reserve the right to make changes at any time. The Department of Economic Development and Research House cannot be held responsible for any incorrect information and / or errors contained in this publication.

E. Changes to this Document Research House aims to maintain the highest standards and wishes to ensure that any possible errors are rectified in future editions. Therefore, if you are aware of any changes or mistakes, please contact us at [email protected] or fax 031 563-3993 and we will ensure that the necessary corrections are made. Your comments and suggestions on the layout and format are also welcome. Information on other programmes of which you are aware would also be useful for future editions of the listing.

F. Making a Successful Application Each programme receives numerous requests for aid. Therefore individuals and businesses requiring funding or assistance need to prepare carefully prior to approaching donor organisations. Firstly, review the programme criteria thoroughly to ensure that your business meets the qualifying criteria. Then follow the steps outlined in the “Application Procedure” and in the documents listed under “Copy of Application Form” and “Copy of Business Plan / Framework”, making sure that you provide all the necessary documentation. If the information is not available or applicable, make reference to it in a covering letter. Ensure that your request is legible and contains no grammatical errors. Always offer more than one method of contact i.e. telephone, fax, e-mail etc. in case one of them changes. If instructions are unclear, contact the organisation concerned to clarify their requirements. Should you be unable to reach the person noted in the directory, ask for their replacement or an alternative contact person.

Wishing you prosperity and success with your business ventures!


G. General Abbreviations

CBO Community Based Organisation CSI Corporate Social Investment EPWP Expanded Public Works Programme HEI’s Higher Educational Institutes IDT Independent Development Trust KZN KwaZulu-Natal MBO Management Buy-Out NGO Non-Governmental Organisation NPO Non-Profit Organisation PDI Previously Disadvantaged Individual POP’s Persistent Organic Pollutants SABS South African Bureau of Standards Seda / KZNMac

Small Enterprise Development Agency of the dti (Department of Trade and Industry)

SETI’s Science, Engineering and Technology Institutes SME’s Small and Medium Enterprises (from 5 to 200 employees) SMME’s Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (up to 200 employees) USAID United States Agency for International Development


H. Business Resource Programmes

Page Number

Aberdare Pietermaritzburg ................................................................................................... 11

ABSA Group Foundation ...................................................................................................... 12

ABSA Small Business Funding .............................................................................................. 13

ACAT Entrepreneurial Development Programme (EDP) ........................................................... 14

Ackermans PnP Foundation ................................................................................................. 16

Actis Africa Agribusiness Fund (AAAF) .................................................................................. 17

Agricultural Extension Support Programme............................................................................ 18

Anglo Khula Mining Fund ..................................................................................................... 19

Apex Fund - Capacity-Building Grant..................................................................................... 21

Apex Fund - Micro Enterprise Development Loan ................................................................... 22

Apex Fund - Poverty Alleviation Loan.................................................................................... 23

Artisanal Small Scale Mining Training School ......................................................................... 24

Arts and Culture Trust ......................................................................................................... 25

Arts Development Funding Scheme ...................................................................................... 26

AusAID Small Activities Scheme (SAS) .................................................................................. 27

Barloworld ARTWORKS........................................................................................................ 28

Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSDP) .................................................... 29

Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) – Supporting Grant Scheme......................................... 30

Business Partners................................................................................................................ 31

Business Partners - Khula Start-up Fund ............................................................................... 32

Business Partners - Umsobomvu Franchise Fund.................................................................... 33

Business-to-Business (B2B) Programme ................................................................................ 34

Coastal KZN College ............................................................................................................ 35

Community Upliftment in Rural South Africa (CURSA)............................................................. 36

Critical Infrastructure Programme......................................................................................... 37

CSIR Biosciences Process and Product Development Programme............................................. 38

DaimlerChrysler Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Affirmative Procurement ................. 39

Department of Environment Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) Tourism Business Booklet .................. 40

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - General Services ................................................... 41

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) - Corporate Finance Unit ................................... 42

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) - Project Finance SA ......................................... 43

Downstream Aluminium Centre of Technology (DACT) ........................................................... 45

eGoliBIO Incubator Trust..................................................................................................... 46

eThekwini Grant and Aid ..................................................................................................... 47


Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) - Missions .............................................. 48

First National Bank (FNB) - Umsobomvu Youth Fund / Progress Fund...................................... 49

FirstRand Foundation .......................................................................................................... 50

Foreign Investment Grant.................................................................................................... 51

FRAIN - Business Support Programme .................................................................................. 52

FRAIN - Franchise Cadets .................................................................................................... 53

FRAIN - Information, Advice and Training ............................................................................. 54

Gijima - Business Enabling Fund........................................................................................... 55

Gijima - Local Competitiveness Fund..................................................................................... 57

Global Environment Facility (GEF)......................................................................................... 59

HBD Fund 2........................................................................................................................ 60

IBM International Foundation............................................................................................... 62

International Finance Corporation (IFC) ................................................................................ 63

Investing in Culture............................................................................................................. 64

Isibaya Fund ...................................................................................................................... 65

Isivivane Sethu Finance Institute (ISFI) ................................................................................ 66

Ithala Development Finance Corporation............................................................................... 67

Jim Joel Education and Training Fund ................................................................................... 70

Kagiso Enterprise Private Equity Fund (KERPEF) .................................................................... 71

Kgabane Trust .................................................................................................................... 72

Khula - Business Partners Start-up Fund ............................................................................... 73

Khula - Credit Guarantee Scheme - Individual Guarantee Scheme ........................................... 74

Khula - Thuso Mentorship Programme .................................................................................. 75

Khumbulani Craft ................................................................................................................ 76

KZN Innovation Support Centre (KZN ISC) ............................................................................ 77

Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development (LRAD) ....................................................... 78

LIFElab / East Coast Biotechnology Regional Innovation Centre (BRIC) Trust ........................... 81

MAFISA.............................................................................................................................. 82

Maputoland Development and Information Centre (MDIC) / Community-Based Organisations

(CBO) Network .............................................................................................................. 84

Marang Financial Services.................................................................................................... 85

Micro Enterprise Alliance...................................................................................................... 87

Missions in Technology (MiTech) .......................................................................................... 88

Natal Portland Cement (NPC) Corporate Social Investment (CSI)............................................. 90

National Development Agency (NDA) Request for Proposals (RFP) and Programmes Cluster...... 91

National Heritage Resources Fund ........................................................................................ 92

National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund................................................................................ 93

National Productivity Institute (NPI) - Job Creation Programme............................................... 94


Ncedisizwe Micro Credit Outlet ............................................................................................. 95

Nedcor Foundation.............................................................................................................. 97

Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Business Support Centre.............................. 99

Old Mutual Corporate Social Investment ............................................................................... 100

Patent Support Fund ........................................................................................................... 101

Pitseng Trust ...................................................................................................................... 103

PlantBio Trust..................................................................................................................... 104

Project Gateway ................................................................................................................. 105

Promotion of Agribusiness Linkages (PAL) / South African International Business Linkages

(SAIBL) ....................................................................................................................... 106

Provenance Art ................................................................................................................... 108

PUM - Netherlands Advisory Service ..................................................................................... 109

Quickberry ......................................................................................................................... 110

SABS - SMME Support Programme ....................................................................................... 111

Seda / KZNMac................................................................................................................... 112

Seda eThekwini ................................................................................................................. 115

Seda eThekwini – Business Development Unit ...................................................................... 116

Seda eThekwini – Business Information Services .................................................................. 117

Seda eThekwini – Resources ............................................................................................... 118

Seda eThekwini – Tender Advice Centre .............................................................................. 119

Seda – Technology Transfer Programme .............................................................................. 120

Siyavuna ............................................................................................................................ 121

Siyazisiza Trust ................................................................................................................... 122

Sizanani Advisory Services ................................................................................................... 123

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Programme (SMEDP) ........................................... 124

Small Scale Mining Directorate ............................................................................................. 125

Social Plan.......................................................................................................................... 126

South African Breweries (SAB) - Kickstart Competition ........................................................... 127

South African Women in Mining Association (SAWIMA) .......................................................... 128

Strategic Investment Programme ......................................................................................... 129

Support Programme for Industrial Innovation (SPII) - Matching Scheme.................................. 130

Support Programme for Industrial Innovation (SPII) - Partnership Scheme .............................. 132

Support Programme for Industrial Innovation (SPII) - Product Process Development (PPD)

Scheme ........................................................................................................................ 134

Swiss South Africa Co-operation Initiative (SSACI) ................................................................. 136

Technology Advancement Programme .................................................................................. 137

Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP)....................................... 139

Technology for Women in Business (TWIB) - Women Empowerment Programme ..................... 141


Technology Transfer for Social Impact .................................................................................. 142

Technoserve (TNS) ............................................................................................................. 143

Tourism Business Development............................................................................................ 144

Tourism Enterprise Programme (TEP) ................................................................................... 145

Tourism KZN - Information and Knowledge Management ....................................................... 147

Tourism KZN - Marketing Partnership Programme.................................................................. 148

Tourism KZN - Registration.................................................................................................. 149

Tourism KZN - SMME Support Programme ............................................................................ 150

Umcebo Trust..................................................................................................................... 151

Umsobomvu - Business Development Services Vouchers Programme (BDSVP) ......................... 152

Umsobomvu - School to Work .............................................................................................. 153

Umsobomvu - Skills Development and Transfer Programme.................................................... 154

Umthombo Small Business Services Coop.............................................................................. 155

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)................................................. 156

Vukuzakhe Programme........................................................................................................ 157

Water Research Commission (WRC) ..................................................................................... 158

ZenZele Technology Demonstration Centre ........................................................................... 159


Aberdare Pietermaritzburg

Organisation/Department Aberdare Cables

General Information

Provide funding Yes

Provide assistance Yes

Nature of assistance Equipment, rent-free premises, stationery, training and administration

Summary of Programme The company provides loans and gives assistance with training andadministration. They help to set up businesses of non-core operators thatthey can then do business with. For example, the on-site canteen,manufacturers of wooden drums for cables and a workshop for thedisabled.

Funding Information

Total available in program Aberdare spent about R500,000 in the last 3 years.

Programme Criteria

Previously disadvantaged Must be 100% Black-owned

Other Must meet the company's non-core needs

Application Procedure

Description of procedure No formal application procedure. Aberdare are pro-active in approachingprospective small business holders, but would listen to new ideas.

Feedback required On-going on site

Contact Details

Contact Name Erica da Silva

Position HR Manager

Telephone No. 033 845-3200

Fax No. 033 386-1307 or 033 346-0039

Postal Address P O Box 188, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

Physical Address Murray Road, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg

Email Address [email protected]

Website Address www.aberdare.co.za/branches


ABSA Group Foundation

Organisation/Department ABSA Bank

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Training and development skills

Summary of Programme The Foundation supports projects that target the informal sector withspecial emphasis on women and the disabled. The main focus is on skillsdevelopment linked to an existing project, start-up capital, equipment andmentorship.

Funding Information

Comments R80,000 to R250,000 per project

Programme Criteria

Previously disadvantaged Special emphasis on women and the disabled in the informal sector. Preference is also given to groups.


Description of procedure The project submits a proposal, which is subject to a review process i.e.status/registration of the organisation; project location; budget;management information and project plan. If it fits the Foundation'scriteria, it is invited to apply. Application forms are not provided up-frontdue to the detail involved.

Feedback required If funding is provided, 6-monthly reports are required.

Copy of Application form Only available after an initial proposal is submitted and accepted.

Contact Details

Contact Name Marcia Zungu

Position CSI Consultant

Telephone 031 310-2053

Fax 031 337-7415

Postal Address P O Box 2952, Durban, 4000

E-mail Address [email protected]

Website Address www.absa.co.za


mailto:[email protected]

http://www.absa.co.za/

ABSA Small Business Funding

Organisation/Department ABSA Bank

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Guidance on business plans and cash flow projections

Summary of Programme Finance small businesses with loans ranging from R5,000 to R500,000. Terms are 3 to 60 months.

Funding Information

Funding Information Loans range from R5,000 to R500,000

Total available in programme R30 million

Programme Criteria

Exclusions White businesses are excluded; must be 100% BEE

Business requirements Must have an ABSA Bank account and there must be full time involvement.

Previously disadvantaged BEE required


Description of procedure Payout done on submission of invoice. Investments committee meet weekly to decide on application approval or decline.

Feedback required Client to provide financial performance report monthly. Loans are subject to annual reviews.

Copy of Application form Fax, post or e-mail

Copy of Business plan/Framework Fax, post or e-mail

Contact Details

Contact Name Carmen Messeur

Position Fund Portfolio Manager


Fax No. 011 350-7049

Physical Address 22nd Floor, 160 Main Street, ABSA Towers, Johannesburg, 2000


Website Address www.absa.co.za


ACAT Entrepreneurial Development Programme (EDP)

Organisation/Department Africa Co-operative Action Trust (ACAT)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Training, Mentorship, Advice

Summary of Programme EDP empowers targeted rural entrepreneurs and their families to improve their quality of life through small profitable enterprises and by stimulating local economic activities. Services include small loans and training in business skills. EDP address the constraints of the rural family by: (1) Identifying and interacting with those that the community identify are poor. (2) Address home food security through home gardens. (3) Establish survivalist start-up businesses thereby increasing economic activity. (4) Train and involve community volunteers. (5) Facilitate the establishment of community structures. (6) Mainstream HIV & AIDS awareness into the programme. (7) Capacitate programme participants in life skills. (8) Expose those that choose, to a Christian lifestyle.

Funding Information

Funding Information R300 - R3000 per group/individual

Total available in programme First to group, then to individuals within the group, progressively

Programme Criteria

Exclusions The only participants are the identified poor in the community.

Region 11 districts in KwaZulu-Natal - see website www.acatkzn.co.za

Business requirements Programme sets requirements for each group

Previously disadvantaged All participants are the previously disadvantaged.


Description of procedure The programme is only available in the 11 districts we serve, and the participants are initially identified by the participating community. ACAT operates in 17 areas of 30km radius each in scattered deep rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal (in 7 of the 11 Magisterial Districts). ACAT’s centre is at Lidgetton – near Howick and Pietermaritzburg. The areas covered are indicated on a map that can be found on the ACAT website on www.acatkzn.co.za.

Feedback required Feedback by ACAT Extension Officers

Copy of Application form Restricted to participants

Copy of Business plan/Framework Restricted to participants


Contact Details

Contact Name Gerald Dedekind

Position Director


Fax 033 234-4033

Postal Address P O Box 943, Howick, 3290

Physical Address 1 Market Road, Lidgetton


Website Address www.acatkzn.co.za


Ackermans PnP Foundation

Organisation/Department Pick 'n Pay

General Information

Provide funding Yes

Provide assistance No

Nature of assistance Grants and loans

Summary of Programme The foundation aims to make a measurable contribution to sustainable development skills by enhancing and developing skills and by supporting projects which encourage entrepreneurship, self reliance and provide employment opportunities.

Funding Information

Comments The amounts vary depending on the need and nature of the application.

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Projects that involve competitions, tours, political organisations, individuals and infrastructure are excluded.

Business requirements The project must create jobs and must be within the borders of South Africa.

Matching funding Not a prerequisite but may be required

Previously disadvantaged Depends on the fund i.e. the BEE Fund


Description of procedure Submit a brief description of the concept and the requirements e.g. project goals and background, beneficiaries, sustainability details, performance indicators, timeline, costings etc. Following an initial assessment, if appropriate, an application form will be sent to the applicant.

Feedback required Financial statements may be required on a regular basis depending on the project.

Contact Details

Position Social Investments


Fax 021 683-2514

Postal Address P O Box 23087, Claremont, 7735

Physical Address Pick 'n Pay Office Park, 101 Rosemead Avenue, Kenilworth, 7708

Website Address www.pnp.co.za


Actis Africa Agribusiness Fund (AAAF)

Organisation/Department Actis Africa Agribusiness Fund (AAAF)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme AAAF is a private equity fund, able to invest equity and quasi-equity of between US$4m and US$15m. It mainly seeks majority shareholdings, looks for a commercial return on its funds plus the ability to exit after 4-7 years. AAAF is able to invest in a wide range of agri-businesses but prefers not to invest in start-ups nor in commodity producers - it seeks businesses with brands, intellectual property, and/or strong long-term profitability. Funding is on commercial terms.

Funding Information

Funding Information Rand equivalent of US$15 million (about R100 million)

Maximum per application Minimum of US$4 million (R28 million equivalent)

Total available in programme US$100 million

Source of funding CDC Group PLC

Programme Criteria

Industry Agriculture

Business requirements No start-ups

Matching funding A meaningful contribution will be sought from management/sponsor


Description of procedure Send your business plan (including recent audited accounts) to Huw Williams, Actis, P O Box 2396, Saxonwold 2132 or email [email protected] advising amount sought and your proposed valuation of your business.

Feedback required Post-investment we expect monthly CEO report and accounts.

Changes

Comments Programme ends 31/12/2008. New fund likely to follow.

Contact Details

Contact Name Huw Williams

Position Investment Principal


Fax No. 011 327-7407

Postal Address P O Box 2396, Saxonwold, 2132

Physical Address 1st floor, Cradock Heights, 21 Cradock Avenue, Rosebank 2196


Website Address www.act.is


Agricultural Extension Support Programme

Organisation/Department KZN Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Advice, mentorship and marketing assistance

Summary of Programme Part of the Agrarian Revolution Programme. The Extension Programmeprovides free assistance to any farming activity if necessary. Extensionofficers are available to visit premises. Contact your nearest office of theDepartment.

Programme Criteria

Industry Agriculture and associated industries


Description of procedure Contact your nearest office of the KZN Department of Agriculture andEnvironmental Affairs.

Contact Details Northern Region

Contact Name Ms B B Xulu

Position Acting Manager


Cell/Other No. 082 781-2672

Fax No. 035 789-5424

Postal Address Private Bag X1040, Richards Bay, 3900

Physical Address 4th Floor, ABSA Building, Lake Terrace, Richards Bay


Website Address www.dae.kzntl.gov.za

Contact Details Southern Region

Contact Name Anwar Cassim

Position General Manager, Southern Region


Fax No. 033 343-4396

Postal Address Private Bag X6005, Hilton, 3245

Physical Address 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton

E-mail Address [email protected] Address www.dae.kzntl.gov.za


Anglo Khula Mining Fund

Organisation/Department Anglo American / Khula Enterprise Finance

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Advice, strategy, financing, etc.

Summary of Programme The fund facilitates entry of junior but commercially viable mining venturesinto the mainstream mining sector. The fund assists businesses to growthrough strategic guidance and skills transfer using a hands-on approach.It provides seed capital to assist with feasibility phases, which enablesthese companies to raise finance from commercial financiers. Equity willnot exceed 49% of the issued share capital. The fund targets investmentsthat will be co-funded with Anglo or one of its subsidiaries. Job creationwith empowerment instruments or structures will be favourably considered.A clear exit strategy is required for the fund, including management buy-insetc. Anglo Zimele acts as the fund manager.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R5 million

Total available in the programme R40 million

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Investments shall only be applied to the acquisition of plant and equipmentand the funding of working capital requirements.

Industry Mining

Business requirements Owners must be permanently involved in management and operations.Real rate of return of 15% minimum (net of fund management fees).Comply with legal requirements and Anglo American environmental andsafety policies. The fund will have board representation.

Matching funding Owners must contribute from their own resources.


Description of procedure A detailed formal business plan is required that contains the following:reserve statement, proposed drilling upgrade programme, mine plan,environmental impact assessment, processing plan, marketing plan,management team, corporate structure, financial model, and a strategicplan of the company including a proposed exit strategy for the fund andfuture fund raising ideas. A financial and technical due diligence will beconducted. Contact the office for details.

Copy of Business plan/Framework No application form - see website Application Procedures http://www.anglozimele.co.za/content/hotspot_documents/business_plan_outline.pdf


Contact Details

Contact Name George Serobatse

Position Anglo Khula Mining Fund Manager


Fax No. 011 638-5321

Postal Address P O Box 61587, Marshalltown, 2107

Physical Address 44 Main Street, Johannesburg


Website Address www.anglozimele.co.za


Apex FundCapacity-Building Grants

Organisation/Department Department of Trade and Industry (the dti/DTI) through South African Micro Finance Apex Fund (SAMAF)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Capacity building

Summary of Programme The Apex Fund aims to alleviate poverty in rural and peri-urban areas, byworking through partner organisations. The Capacity-Building Grant is tosupport capacity development amongst NGO's, co-operatives etc. operatingin these areas. The grant is made to partner organisations for them to alignthemselves with SAMAF.

Funding Information

Comments Funding only available to partner organisations, per individual needs. Negotiated between SAMAF and the partner organisation.

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Individuals and consumption loans are excluded.

Region Available to those in rural and peri-urban areas.

Industry Finance

Business requirements Finance poverty alleviation enterprises only. Business must have been operational for at least six months.

Previously disadvantaged Preference for women and youth.


Description of procedure Contact the KZN Provincial Co-ordinator c/o the Seda office in Durban.

Feedback required The nature of feedback required will be communicated.

Copy of Application form Contact the KZN Provincial Co-ordinator.

Contact Details

Contact Name Cedric Munthu Dube

Position KZN Provincial Co-ordinator


Fax No. 031 309-6069


Postal Address P O Box 47364, Red Hill, 4023

Physical Address Suite 205, Ascot Park, 3 Ascot Street, Greyville, Durban


Website Address http://www.dti.gov.za/samaf/samaf.htm


Apex FundMicro Enterprise Development Loan


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Business advice

Summary of Programme The Apex Fund aims to alleviate poverty in rural and peri-urban areas, byworking through partner organisations. The micro enterprise developmentloan of R2,500 - R10,000 is to support micro enterprises. Favourableinterest rates apply. Finance is only available through partnerorganisations.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R2,500 - R10,000

Comments Finance is only available through partner organisations.

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Household income > R1,500, individuals and non-poverty focused programmes are excluded.


Business requirements Finance is for micro enterprises only.

Previously disadvantaged 80% of the funding must go to women, youth and the disabled.


Description of procedure For partner organisation status and your nearest partner organisationcontact the KZN Provincial Co-ordinator. They will refer you to the closestpartnering agent in your area. Savings records must be shown.



Contact Details




Fax No. 031 309-6069







Apex Fund Poverty Alleviation Loan


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Business development support

Summary of Programme The Apex Fund aims to alleviate poverty in rural and peri-urban areas, byworking through partner organisations. The poverty alleviation loan ofR100 to R2,000 is for households earning < R1,500 per month. Favourableinterest rates apply.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R100 - R2,000

Comments Only available to households earning less than R1,500 per month.

Total available in program The amount available is as availed by the partner organisation.

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Household income over R1,500, individuals and non-poverty focusedprogrammes are excluded.


Business requirements Household income should be less than R1,500 per month.

Previously disadvantaged 80% of the funding must go to women, youth and the disabled.


Description of procedure For partner organisation status and your nearest partner organisationcontact the KZN Provincial Co-ordinator. They will refer you to the closestpartnering agent in your area.



Contact Details




Fax No. 031 309-6069







Artisanal Small Scale Mining (ASSM) Training School

Organisation/Department Mintek

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Training

Summary of Programme Basic training is given in mining, processing and business skills. Two-weekcourses are run at Mintek and at satellite venues e.g. Northern KZN. Costsof the following are covered: travel to the course, accommodation (if thecourse is run at Mintek), food and an allowance.

Funding Information

Comments An allowance of approximately R4,000 per learner is given.

Source of funding Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs / Mining Qualifications Authority(MQA)

Programme Criteria

Industry Mining


Description of procedure Complete the application form and fax back to the office. They will contactyou if you are successful.

Window periods for applying The committee sits monthly to consider applications.

Copy of Application form Phone for a copy to be posted to you.

Contact Details

Contact Name Rakwena Mogoai

Position Training Officer


Fax No. 011 709-4581

Postal Address Private Bag X3015, Randburg, 2125

Physical Address 200 Hans Strijdom Drive, Strijdompark, Randburg


Website Address www.mintek.co.za


http://www.mintek.co.za/


Arts and Culture Trust

Organisation/Department Arts and Culture Trust (ACT)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme The programme provides funding for projects and bursaries. Projects mustbe in arts and culture. Funding covers administration, education, craft,theatre, new media etc. The programme considers merit, impact,development, sustainability, capacity and profile. Focus areas are jobcreation, creative skills management, cultural diversity awareness andunderstanding, and cultural tourism and marketing.

Funding Information

Comments Funding varies

Source of funding Department of Arts and Culture (DAC), Nedbank, Sun International,Vodacom, Royal Netherlands Embassy

Programme Criteria

Industry Arts and culture


Description of procedure Application must be made on the prescribed form. Request from theoffices or obtain off the website.

Window periods for applying Applications are accepted during the first to second quarter annually.

Feedback required Feedback is required every 6 months.

Copy of Application form See the website or contact the offices.

Contact Details

Contact Name Ashraf Johaardien

Position General Manager


Fax No. 011 802-1817

Postal Address Postnet Suite 354, Private Bag X29, Gallo Manor, 2052

Physical Address Building 16, Woodland Office Park, Western Service Rd, Woodmead,Johannesburg


Website Address www.act.org.za


Arts Development Funding Scheme

Organisation/Department National Arts Council of South Africa

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme Funding is provided across a wide range of arts to individuals, groups,institutions and companies, in order to promote the arts. The organisationmust be formally registered - sole proprietors are excluded. Areas coveredare: craft, dance, literature, music, theatre, visual arts and multi-discipline.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R250,000

Source of funding Department of Arts and Culture

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Sole proprietors are excluded.

Industry Arts and crafts

Business requirements The business must be formally registered (not a sole proprietor).

Other An individual must be a South African citizen and over 18 years of age.


Description of procedure Complete the appropriate application form and mail or fax to the office.

Window periods for applying Usually 1 July to 30 September

Copy of Application form Website: www.nac.org.za/fundingApplicationForms.htm

Copy of Business plan/Framework Website: www.nac.org.za/fundingApplicationForms.htm

Contact Details

Contact Name Peter Tshabalala

Position Acting Arts Development Manager


Fax No. 011 838-6363

Postal Address P O Box 500, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113

Physical Address 66 Margaret Mcingana St (cnr Gwigwi Mrwebi), Newtown, JohannesburgE-mail Address [email protected]

Website Address www.nac.org.za



http://www.nac.org.za/

AusAUD Small Activities Scheme (SAS)

Organisation/Department Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme Support for community-based activities being implemented by NGOs and NPO's which promote sustainable economic and social development by: meeting basic humanitarian needs; assisting in the accelerated economic and social development of disadvantaged communities and other activities which complement the broader Australian development assistance program in Africa.

Funding Information


Comments All projects of 12 months duration - no multi-year projects

Total available in programme R1,6 million per year

Source of funding Australian Government

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Organisations not registered as an NPO or NGO

Business requirements Only available to registered NPO and NGOs


Description of procedure Assessment and selection of projects under SAS is at the discretion of the AusAID Section of the Australian High Commission in Pretoria. Funding requests are accepted throughout the year and selection meetings are held 3 time a year - details of the timing of selection meetings are available in the SAS Guidelines obtainable from the Australian High Commission in Pretoria.

Feedback required Six monthly report and acquittal, and a completion report and acquittal.

Copy of Application form SAS Guidelines available by fax, post and / or e-mail from Administrator.

Copy of Business plan/Framework SAS Guidelines available by fax, post and / or e-mail from Administrator.

Contact Details

Contact Name Anne Creux

Position Programme Officer


Fax No. 012 342-4201

Postal Address Australian High Commission, Private Bag X150, Pretoria, 0001

Physical Address 292 Orient Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083


Website Address www.ausaid.gov.au


Barloworld ARTWORKS

Organisation/Department Barloworld in association with Business and Arts South Africa (BASA)

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Mentoring

Summary of Programme Barloworld ARTWORKS provides a business mentor to arts organisationswho apply for a business mentor and meet the criteria of the programme.Ideally the arts organisation should have a business plan and have beenoperational for at least two years. Business mentors are provided to seniormanagers to further their professional development. All mentors arevolunteers and lend a few hours a month to advise their mentee.

Programme Criteria

Industry Arts


Description of procedure Mentor and mentee applications available from the BASA website atwww.basa.co.za under Barloworld ARTWORKS. A BASA representativeinterviews potential mentors and mentees and matches suitablecandidates.

Feedback required Written or oral feedback after each meeting and a 6-monthly report.

Copy of Application form www.basa.co.za

Contact Details

Contact Name Nicky du Plessis

Position BASA KZN representative


Postal Address Postnet Suite 234, Private Bag V10, Musgrave, 4062


Website Address www.basa.co.za


Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSDP)

Organisation/Department Department of Trade and Industry (the dti/DTI)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Training, marketing, mentoring, etc.

Summary of Programme The aim of the scheme is to grow black-owned enterprises. It is a costsharing grant scheme for private sector firms to improve competitiveness,build capacity and improve productivity e.g. train managers, improvemanagement systems such as ISO, build specialised skills for employees,and give marketing support.

Funding Information


Programme Criteria

Business requirements Maximum turnover R12 million; operating at least 1 year; good growthpotential; registered with SARS.

Previously disadvantaged Black ownership is a requirement.


Description of procedure Complete the application form. Submit with a detailed business plan and atax clearance certificate (from SARS) and give three proposals and quotesfor each activity for which you are applying.

Copy of Application form Website - scroll to BEE; scroll to BBSDP; download the form

Copy of Business plan/Framework Website - scroll to BEE; scroll to BBSDP; download the form

Contact Details

Contact Name Gabriel Makhonxa

Position Programme Manager


Fax No. 012 394-2438

Postal Address Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001

Physical Address 6th Floor Fedlife Building, cnr Church and Prinsloo St, Pretoria


Website Address www.thedti.gov.za



http://www.thedti.gov.za/

Business and Arts South Africa (BASA)Supporting Grant Scheme

Organisation/Department Business and Arts South Africa (BASA)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Advice, drafting of proposals

Summary of Programme The scheme is designed to attract funding or in-kind support from thebusiness sector to the arts, by offering a grant to the arts project,specifically to provide additional marketing or other benefits for thebusiness sponsor. The applicant, preferably an individual/group or NGO,must bring a product or concept to BASA and BASA will assist in developingthat concept and finding a business sponsor. Applicants need to work withpotential sponsors to identify mutual benefits. The scheme does not capbudgets or another form of public subsidy. BASA also profiles the artsthrough the media.

Funding Information


Comments Only available to leverage other business sponsorship. Funding depends on project budget and project needs.

Total available in program R4 million per year

Source of funding Department of Arts and Culture and private companies

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Film, seed funding, operational costs, salaries and acting fees are excluded.



Description of procedure Fill in standard form. Do comprehensive budget showing income andexpenditure. Provide proof of registration. Applications must be submitted12 weeks before the start of a project.

Window periods for applying Reviews are held every 6 to 8 weeks.

Feedback required Report back to be submitted 3 months after a project.

Copy of Application form Contact the offices for a copy of the form.

Contact Details

Contact Name Tsholo Tshepe

Position Project Administrator


Fax No. 011 832-3040

Postal Address P O Box 42865, Fordsburg, 2033

Physical Address 3rd floor, 23 The Mills, 66 Carr Street, Newtown


Website Address www.basa.co.za


Business Partners

Organisation/Department Business Partners

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Mentoring and counseling

Summary of Programme Business Partners facilitates funding of new businesses, takeovers,expansion programs, MBO's and property projects. Investment fromR250,000 - R15 million.

Funding Information


Total available in program R600 million per annum (nationally)

Programme Criteria

Exclusions On-lending and agriculture are excluded.

Business requirements Viability is the cornerstone of the investment decision.

Previously disadvantaged Preference but not a requirement


Description of procedure To enable Business Partners to make an informed decision, a business planis required. Once the viability of the project is investigated, a decision willbe taken. Funding is normally over a period of 5 years. The price of thefunding depends on the risk associated with the transaction.

Feedback required There is regular contact between the investment officer and the applicant.

Copy of Application form Fax, write or see website

Contact Details

Contact Name Byron Jeacocks

Position Chief Operating Officer


Fax No. 031 266-7286

Postal Address P O Box 636, Westville, 3630

Physical Address 23 Jan Hofmeyr Street, Westville


Website Address www.businesspartners.co.za


Business Partners Khula Start-up Fund


General Information

Provide funding Yes



Summary of Programme This fund assists entrepreneurs to open new businesses and provides earlystage expansion funding (R250,000 to R3 million). Cater for mostindustries. Less stringent requirements in respect of security and owncontribution. Strong value-adding support.

Funding Information


Total available in program R150 million (a five year fund)

Source of funding Business Partners and Khula Finance Corporation

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Primary agriculture, on-lending, sin industries and properties are excluded.


Previously disadvantaged Focus on females and others



Window periods for applying Applications are entertained throughout the year.


Copy of Application form Fax, write or see website

Copy of Business plan/Framework Fax, write or see website

Contact Details

Contact Name Xolani Meva



Fax No. 031 266-7286


Physical Address 23 Jan Hofmeyr Street, Westville





http://www.businesspartners.co.za/

Business PartnersUmsobomvu Franchise Fund


General Information

Provide funding Yes



Summary of Programme The fund assists young entrepreneurs to obtain funding for a franchisedbusiness (from R250,000 to R3 million). Cater for most industries. Lessstringent requirements in respect of security and own contribution. Strongvalue-adding support.

Funding Information


Total available in program R125 million (a five year fund)

Source of funding Business Partners and Umsobomvu Youth Fund

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Non-franchised businesses, on-lending, sin industries and agriculture areexcluded.


Previously disadvantaged Focus on youth from 18 - 35 years and females




Copy of Application form Write in, fax or see the website

Copy of Business plan/Framework Write in, fax or see the website

Contact Details

Contact Name Eric Rosen



Fax No. 031 266-7286


Physical Address 23 Jan Hofmeyr St, Westville




Business-to-Business Programme (B2B)

Organisation/Department Royal Danish Embassy

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Mentorship and training

Summary of Programme The objective of the B2B programme is to strengthen small and mediumsized South African businesses in line with the BEE Act of 2003. This isachieved through capacity building and transfer of skills, know-how andtechnology that are provided directly by a Danish partner company in thesame line of business and financed by the B2B programme. There are threephases: preparatory, start-up and project.

Funding Information

Comments Funding depends on the type of application. Please contact B2B office at the Royal Danish Embassy in Pretoria.

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Excludes micro enterprises (4 or less employees) and the followingindustries: alcohol, tobacco, armaments and gambling.

Business requirements The business must have more than 4 employees.

Matching funding 10% from the applicant in some cases

Previously disadvantaged Minimum 25.1% Black ownership required


Description of procedure Please contact the B2B office at the Royal Danish Embassy in Pretoria.

Feedback required Quarterly feedback is required for projects.

Copy of Application form Request by e-mail: [email protected]

Copy of Business plan/Framework Request by e-mail: [email protected]

Contact Details

Contact Name Niels Evendt

Position Counselor: B2B


Fax No. 012 342-7620

Postal Address P O Box 11439, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028

Physical Address Iparioli Office Park, 1166 Park St, Hatfield, Pretoria


Website Address www.psdprogramme.dk




http://www.psdprogramme.dk/


Coastal KZN College

Organisation/Department Coastal KZN College

General Information

Provide funding No



Summary of Programme The college offers subsidised training to individuals to improve theirbusiness skills. Courses generally last 5 weeks and cover business plans,research, feasibility studies and other business skills. Classes may beconducted on the applicant’s premises. Phase two of the training offers on-site assistance. A maximum of 20 students are taken per programme anda maximum of 120 students are trained per year. Training takes place on aquarterly basis starting in January.

Programme Criteria

Industry Any industry, although the focus is on manufacturing and service.

Matching funding Payment of R150 / R200 per student is required.

Previously disadvantaged Anyone can apply but preference is given to previously disadvantaged individuals.


Description of procedure Arrange an appointment to call in at the college for an interview. Once thelevel of knowledge and requirements are determined, an application form isprovided.

Window periods for applying Applications may be made at any time.

Contact Details

Contact Name Fikile Kubheka

Position Project Manager


Fax No. 031 462-3230

Postal Address P O Box 32050, Mobeni, 4016

Physical Address Swinton Campus, Swinton Road, Mobeni


Website Address www.coastalkzn.co.za



Community Upliftment in Rural South Africa (CURSA)

Organisation/Department Community Upliftment in Rural South Africa (CURSA)

General Information

Provide funding No



Summary of Programme Offer training and assistance in the following areas: entrepreneurship,tendering and how to start a business. Donors fund the training andavailability is determined by the level of funding. Training takes place onthe learners' premises and generally lasts for a period of three weeks toone month.

Funding Information

Source of funding Donors

Programme Criteria

Industry Mining, construction and tourism


Description of procedure E-mail or write to CURSA with details of your requirements.

Feedback required Mentor provides feedback and completes an assessment to determineeffectiveness of training.

Contact Details

Contact Name Mr Linda Khanyi

Position Centre Manager

Telephone No. 034 983-2229 / 082 476-8834

Fax No. 034 983-2229

Postal Address Private Bag X10237, Vryheid, 3100

Physical Address 4887 Seventh Avenue, Bhekuzulu, Vryheid




Critical Infrastructure Programme


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme The programme provides a cash grant of up to 30% of qualifying costs forcritical infrastructure projects. It pays for costs incurred directly ininstallation, construction and erection of infrastructure; remuneration;materials consumed; equipment used; new capital terms for constructionand commission phases; commissioning etc. The aim is to improve thecompetitiveness of industries, achieve geographic spread, etc.

Funding Information

Comments Up to 30% of qualifying costs are funded.

Programme Criteria

Industry Infrastructure (road, rail, electricity, telecom, sewerage, waste, fuel)

Matching funding The applicant must fund at least 70% of the cost.


Description of procedure Contact the Durban office or the national helpline on 0861 843-384. Obtainan information brochure, guidelines and an application form. Attach adetailed project proposal and proof of business registration.

Copy of Application form www.thedti.gov.za

Copy of Business plan/Framework www.thedti.gov.za

Contact Details

Contact Name Rajeshri Sardha

Position Consultant


Fax No. 031 305-2804


Physical Address 135 Victoria Embankment, Durban (cnr Fenton Lane)








CSIR Biosciences Process and Product Development Programme

Organisation/Department CSIR Biosciences

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Mentorship

Summary of Programme The programme provides "low key" assistance for food processing projectsto help assess the business plan, concept, the marketing strategy andfinding funding.

Funding Information

Source of funding Department of Science and Technology - Poverty Relief Programme

Programme Criteria

Industry Food processing (SIC 30)

Other The project must have business possibilities


Description of procedure Telephone or e-mail for an initial discussion

Feedback required Depends on the project

Contact Details

Contact Name Dave Harcourt

Position Consultant


Fax No. 012 841-3011

Postal Address P O Box 395, Pretoria, 0001

Physical Address CSIR Campus, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria


Website Address www.csir.co.za



http://www.csir.co.za/

DaimlerChrysler Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)and Affirmative Procurement

Organisation/Department DaimlerChrysler South Africa

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Skills transfer, technology, capacity building and resources.

Summary of Programme The programme assists unemployed PDI's to become suppliers to the company through advice, training and the use of their resources.

Funding Information

Comments Each case is considered on its own merits.

Programme Criteria

Industry Manufacturing and service

Business requirements Relevance to core competencies and feasibility

Matching funding Based on business proposal and viability

Previously disadvantaged Required


Description of procedure Presentation of idea, verification, due diligence, adjudication by Committee and feedback within 21 days.

Feedback required Written reports are required

Contact Details

Contact Name Bethrum Dzonzi

Position Group CSR Specialist


Fax 012 677-1714


Physical Address M10 West, Wierda Road, Zwartkop, Pretoria


Website Address www.daimlerchrysler.co.za


Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) Tourism Business Booklet

Organisation/Department Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT)

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Advice and referral

Summary of Programme The Department will provide a free copy of the booklet "How to Start andGrow your own Tourism Business" to anyone seeking information aboutthe tourism business development programme and incentives. The bookletprovides details on where to obtain funding and assistance and givesadvice on running a tourism business.

Programme Criteria

Industry Tourism


Description of procedure A copy of the booklet can be obtained from the website, or it can berequested via email, post or telephone.

Contact Details

Contact Name Providence Rapoo/ Tlhopane Nthatisi/ Xoliswa Nyikana

Position Consultant

Telephone No. 012 310-3876/ 012 310-3875 / 012 310-3925

Fax No. 012 320-4740


Physical Address Fedsure Building, cnr van der Walt and Pretorius St, Pretoria

Email Address [email protected]/ [email protected]/[email protected]

Website Address www.DEAT.gov.za


Department of Trade and Industry (the dti/DTI) General Services


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Advice, registration, patents, funding applications etc.

Summary of Programme In addition to its various funding programmes (EMIA, BBSDP, SMEDP,Seda, etc.), the DTI provides a wide range of services to businesses.These include: company registration and patents (through CIPRO),regulatory bodies (Competition Commission and Micro Finance), ProudlySouth African campaign and others. These institutions and bodies offerfree advice and can refer you to lawyers etc.


Description of procedure Contact the Durban office or the national helpline on 0861 843-384 or the Seda helpline on 0860 103-703.

Contact Details


Position Consultant


Fax No. 031 305-2804








Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)Corporate Finance Unit

Organisation/Department Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA): Private Sector Investment (PSI): Corporate Finance Unit (CFU)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Technical assistance grants and development advice

Summary of Programme The DBSA's Corporate Finance Unit (CFU) caters for empowermentfinancing, specifically mergers and acquisitions by BEE groups.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R500 million maximum (DBSA portion for loans); R500,000 (DBSA portionfor grants)

Comments No maximum limit - the maximum is determined on a project specific basisaccording to risk rating and financial viability. R10 million is the minimumloan amount.

Total available in program Amounts relate to specific projects and are indicative only.

Source of funding Various

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Luxury residential development, arms, tobacco and casinos are excluded.

Business requirements Ability to provide securities if required

Matching funding Sponsors: 50% of value of grant and >10% of value of project (equityportion)

Previously disadvantaged Specialises in BEE


Description of procedure Comprehensive investment memorandum/business plan with detailedfinancial analysis (projected income statement, cash flows for duration ofloan, balance sheet, profit ratios etc.) with application to receive approvalbased on mandate fit. Full due diligence follows the mandate approval,under the guidance of an allocated investment officer.

Copy of Business Plan/Framework On request - there is no application form

Contact Details

Contact Name Mr E Du Toit

Position Manager: CFU


Fax No. 011 206-3935

Postal Address P O Box 1234, Halfway House, 1685

Physical Address Lever Rd, Headway Hill, Midrand


Website Address www.dbsa.org


Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)Project Finance SA

Organisation/Department Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA): Private Sector Investment (PSI): Project Finance SA (PFSA)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Technical assistance grants and development advice

Summary of Programme Project Finance SA co-finances private sector clients and public privatepartnerships (PPP's) within the broad DBSA guidelines of infrastructurefinance at market-related interest rates, but with capital repayment graceand a loan tenor to match the needs of the project. Various instrumentscan be considered, including equity and support to empowerment groups,subject to a contribution by the sponsors and a detailed due diligencewhich addresses financial, socio-economic, legal, market, environmentaland technical project-related issues. Gearing is determined by the nature ofthe project (potential project cash flows, loan tenor and sector).

Funding Information

Maximum per application R500 million maximum (DBSA portion for loans); R500,000 (DBSA portionfor grants)

Comments R10 million is the minimum for loans

Total available in program Amounts relate to specific projects and are indicative only.

Source of funding Various

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Luxury residential development, arms, tobacco and casinos are excluded.

Business requirements Ability to provide securities if required

Matching funding Sponsors: 50% of value of grant and >10% of value of project (equity portion)

Previously disadvantaged 20% BEE preferred but not mandatory


Description of procedure Comprehensive investment memorandum/business plan with detailedfinancial analysis (projected income statement, cash flows for duration ofloan, balance sheet, profit ratios etc.) with application to receive approvalbased on mandate fit. Full due diligence follows mandate approval underguidance of allocated investment officer.

Copy of Business Plan/Framework On request - there is no application form


Contact Details

Contact Name Mr T P Nchocho

Position Manager: PFSA


Fax No. 011 206-3075

Postal Address P O Box 1234, Halfway House, 1685

Physical Address Lever Rd, Headway Hill, Midrand


Website Address www.dbsa.org


Downstream Aluminium Centre of Technology (DACT)

Organisation/Department Downstream Aluminium Centre of Technology (DACT)

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Training, mentorship and incubating

Summary of Programme DACT provides a training/incubating facility where entrepreneurs in thealuminium casting industry can successfully grow to independence. DACTis a centre of activity for information and assistance in ensuring viableoperation. Services include: rental of space; access to state of the artequipment and raw materials; mentorship and technical assistance; trainingand accounting; access to markets; management; administrative andstrategic assistance. Training takes 4 months. Intake depends on budgetand availability. Maximum 10 groups.

Funding Information

Source of funding Supported by GODISA, sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Department of Trade and Industry (the dti/DTI) as well as Seda / KZNMac (Richards Bay)

Programme Criteria

Industry Aluminium

Region Richards Bay

Matching funding Trainees need to get to the facility and support themselves during training.

Other Applicants must have matric maths and science, the ability to read three-dimensional drawings, and must fit the entrepreneurial profile.


Description of procedure Programme is advertised in the local media. Alternatively visit the centre or contact them telephonically. Extensive assessment is conducted forsuitability.

Window periods for applying Depends on availability of the facility

Feedback required On-going feedback is required.

Copy of Application form Make enquiry first - tests are conducted and an application form is providedif candidate is deemed potentially suitable.

Contact Details

Contact Name Margaretha de Clercq

Position CEO


Fax No. 035 797-3050

Postal Address P O Box 1748, Richards Bay, 3900

Physical Address ZCBF Techno Park, South Arterial Road, Alton, Richards Bay


Website Address www.dact.co.za



http://www.dact.co.za/

eGoliBIO Incubator Trust

Organisation/Department eGoliBIO Incubator Trust

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Incubation / start-up support

Summary of Programme eGoliBIO is a biotechnology business incubator created to support biotechstart-ups in the Gauteng region. They do however support off-site clientsin other regions. They work closely with the BioPAD BRIC with whom theyhave established a jointly managed Seed Capital Fund. Their aim is tomeet the need for the provision of support and guidance to technologyinventors who lack experience and expertise in the processes of technologycommercialisation and business creation (e.g. university-based scientists).

Funding Information


Comments Maximum allowed for successful Seed Fund Applicant

Total available in program R3 million per annum

Programme Criteria

Industry Biotechnology

Region Gauteng, although they are willing to provide guidance and support to off-site clients in other regions.


Description of procedure An application form is available on the eGoliBIO website. Processingtypically takes 4 – 8 weeks.

Copy of Application form Application form available on the website

Copy of Business plan/Framework Completion of application form with at least 50% of the entry criteria beingmet

Contact Details

Contact Name Dr Charles Dettman

Position CEO


Fax No. 011 605-2943

Physical Address P O Box 398, Modderfontein, 1645


Website Address www.egolibio.co.za



http://www.egolibio.co.za/

eThekwini Grant and Aid

Organisation/Department eThekwini Municipality

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme Approximately 1% of the budgeted income of the eThekwini Municipality isallocated to socio-economic programmes and projects that aim to addresspoverty and other social imbalances. Publicity and awareness via roadshows and media advertising call for applications. These are generallyreceived through Council offices and the Sub-Committee then makesrecommendations to the Executive Committee. Assistance is provided inthe form of goods and cash to assist NGO's and CBO's to do their work andultimately improve the quality of life for those communities. Thisprogramme reduces the burden on the City to provide these essentialcommunity services. Income generating programs that directly alleviatepoverty are widely supported e.g. funds to set up a sewing enterprise.

Funding Information


Comments Generally R5,000 but all requests will be considered.

Total available in program Approx 1% of income, which was about R4 million in 2004/5.

Source of funding eThekwini Municipality

Programme Criteria

Region eThekwini Municipality only

Business requirements Organisations must have a constitution, a democratically elected structure,terms of office, a dissolution clause, a bank statement, records of meetingsand it must be non-profit making.

Previously disadvantaged Preference is given to youth and women but this is not a pre-requisite.


Description of procedure Submit entry via local Councilors, Regional Centres or directly to theCommunity Participation and Action Support Office in Pinetown.

Window periods for applying Allocations are made once a year.

Feedback required Quality progress report required

Copy of Application form Obtain from Municipal offices

Copy of Business plan/Framework Obtain from Municipal offices

Contact Details

Contact Name Ntsiki Magwaze

Position Head: Community Participation and Action Support Unit


Fax No. 031 718-2360

Postal Address P O Box 49, Pinetown, 3600


Website Address www.durban.gov.za


Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) Missions


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme EMIA partially compensates exporters for costs of developing exportmarkets for products or services. Missions are held each year, eitherinward buying or outward selling, in various countries. EMIA benefits forapproved participants include economy class airfares (maximum R10,000for historically disadvantaged and SMME companies and R5,000 for othercompanies), a daily allowance of R1,350 per day (excluding weekends andpublic holidays) for Outward Bound Missions and Bed and Breakfast up toR800 per day for Inward Bound Missions (excluding weekends and publicholidays).

Funding Information

Maximum per application Determined by airfare quotes, size of companies and duration of mission

Comments No incentives available from 10 December to 10 January. Maximum fourapplications per company per year.

Source of funding Department of Trade and Industry (the dti/DTI) - Trade and InvestmentSouth Africa (TISA)

Programme Criteria

Industry Manufacture, export and service-related industries such as tourism, filmand TV, ICT and consulting engineers

Business requirements Company must be export ready and registered with SARS.


Description of procedure Obtain Mission Guidelines and the application forms for the scheme youwant to apply for. Post with all required supporting documents such asaudited financials, tax clearance, company registration etc. Apply inadvance.

Feedback required Report back within three and six months of event.

Copy of Application form www.thedti.gov.za or directly from EMIA

Copy of Business plan/Framework www.thedti.gov.za or directly from EMIA

Contact Details

Contact Name Corne du Plessis

Position Deputy Director


Fax No. 012 394-0114


Physical Address 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria






First National Bank (FNB) Umsobomvu Youth Fund(Progress Fund)

Organisation/Department First National Bank (FNB)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Mentorship

Summary of Programme FNB in partnership with the Umsobomvu Youth Fund, provides financing to PDI's under the age of 35 for management buy-ins, management buy-outs, BEE deals, expansion finance, etc. The support of a network of mentors is also available nationwide through FNB's partnership with Enterprise Support.

Funding Information


Comments Minimum R100,000. Customised financing packages include term loans, asset-based finance and overdrafts.


Source of funding Umsobomvu and First National Bank (FNB)

Programme Criteria

Exclusions The fund only finances deals for PDI's under the age of 35

Previously disadvantaged BEE and youth (18-35 years of age)


Description of procedure Complete application form (which can be obtained from a Relationship Manager at your nearest FNB branch or downloaded from the FNB website). Provide all requested information to your Relationship Manager. Umsobomvu can assist with drafting of business plans.

Copy of Application form www.fnb.co.za/commercial/accessfinance/specialfinance/index.html

Contact Details



Website Address www.fnb.co.za


FirstRand Foundation

Organisation/Department FirstRand Foundation

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Range

Summary of Programme Four company funds operate under the umbrella of the FirstRandFoundation, namely the Wesbank Fund, FNB Fund, Momentum Fund andRand Merchant Bank Fund. The foundation considers support for non-profitorganisations and institutions working towards development andempowerment of the broader community. It focuses on areas such aseducation, job creation, skills development, primary health care, safecommunity initiatives, arts and culture, environment, and community careprogrammes.

Funding Information

Comments Funding depends on the merits of a project. Normally the programme doesnot provide for large operating and capital expenses.

Programme Criteria

Exclusions The following are excluded: sporting tours or events, individuals, culturalexhibitions or once-off cultural events, church building projects, generalisedfundraising circulars for events, profit-making organisations i.e. closecorporations or companies, building projects, endowment funds, computeror office equipment, and general operating or salary costs.


Description of procedure Background information i.e. aims, objectives, track record; a signed copy ofthe constitution with a list of trustees/management committee; a signedcopy of the most recent audited financial results; confirmation ofregistration; an income and expenditure budget for the year for theorganisation; a detailed, itemised income and expenditure budget for theproject for which the funds are being sought; bank account details;reference letters; original photographs of projects underway; a list ofdonors approached and their responses; and any other supportdocumentation which may help the foundation understand the work of theorganisation.

Feedback required A full report is required on completion of the project.

Copy of Application form No standard application form. Applicants should submit a proposal. See description above.

Contact Details

Position The Manager


Fax No. 011 834-7199



Website Address www.firstrandfoundation.org.za


Foreign Investment Grant


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme New details for this programme will be announced by April 2007. It is partof the SMEDP programme. It is an investment scheme for importation ofequipment and machinery. Payment is retrospective.


Description of procedure Contact the Durban office or the national helpline on 0861 843-384 after April 2007.

Contact Details


Position Consultant


Fax No. 031 305-2804






FRAIN Business Support Programme

Organisation/Department Department of Trade and Industry (the dti/DTI) through Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency)

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Franchise advice and information

Summary of Programme The FRAIN Business Support Programme provides information and advice on franchise related matters.

Programme Criteria

Industry Franchising

Business requirements Franchising

Previously disadvantaged Emphasis on previously disadvantaged individuals, youth and women


Description of procedure Contact the FRAIN offices or Seda on 0860 103-703.

Contact Details

Contact Name Louis Nhlapo

Position Franchise Specialist


Fax No. 012 441-2173

Postal Address P O Box 56714, Arcadia, 0007

Physical Address Seda, DTI Campus, Block G, 77 Meintjies St, Pretoria


Website Address www.frain.org.za or www.seda.org.za


FRAINFranchise Cadets


General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Training and mentorship

Summary of Programme The programme trains business science graduates (minimum M+3) inrunning a franchise business. At the end the cadets will have theexperience and knowledge to start their own businesses. A cadet will workin four different types of franchise businesses during the programme. It isbased in Gauteng and an allowance of R2,000/month is paid for the twelvemonths of the programme. The selection criteria are very strict.

Funding Information

Comments An allowance of R2,000 per month is paid.

Programme Criteria

Business requirements Franchise businesses only

Previously disadvantaged Emphasis on previously disadvantaged individuals and youth

Other Pass psychometric and other tests. Have the desire to start a franchisebusiness.


Description of procedure Respond to advertisements in the media. A service provider does thescreening of applicants.

Window periods for applying Annual - see media

Copy of Application form None - respond to advertisements in the press

Contact Details




Fax No. 012 441-2173







http://www.seda.org.za/

FRAINInformation, Advice and Training


General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Training, mentorship, information and advice

Summary of Programme The programme provides information and support to franchise SMME's,both franchisees and franchisors. They conduct training and capacitybuilding projects.

Programme Criteria

Business requirements Franchise businesses only

Previously disadvantaged Emphasis on previously disadvantaged individuals, youth and women


Description of procedure Give your details on the form. You are entered into a database. You willbe contacted when there is a relevant course running.

Copy of Application form Contact your local Seda office.

Contact Details




Fax No. 012 441-2173







GijimaBusiness Enabling Fund

Organisation/Department KZN Department of Economic Development - Local Economic Development (LED) - EU Project Co-ordinating Unit

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme To assist provincial and local government to create an enablingenvironment for local economic development through the provision of grantfunding. Funds can be used for: local consultation exercises, research,technical assistance, training, limited capital equipment and projectmanagement costs. Sustainable projects will receive priority. Refer to theBEF literature for other focus areas.

Funding Information

Maximum per application Grant sizes are from about R40,000 to R800,000 per project

Comments Ineligible costs include: debts and provisions for losses or debts, interestowed, items already financed in another framework, purchases of land orbuildings, currency exchange losses and taxes

Total available in programme 3.7 million Euros (approximately R30 million) available over 3 years

Source of funding European Union

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Provincial government, district and local municipalities and publicenterprises in KZN are excluded.

Industry Provincial priority areas are favoured.

Region All district municipality areas except the eThekwini region can apply.

Business requirements Need to show that the business is economically viable and sustainable.

Matching funding 30% from the applicant. "In kind" contributions may be acceptable as apart contribution.

Previously disadvantaged Favours BEE


Description of procedure Open calls for proposals are made in the media and through workshops ineach region of the province. Application forms are available from theprogramme office in Durban, Local Area Offices and the project website.The EU LED team can assist applicants to fill in the application form.Supporting documents (originals or certified copies) include articles ofassociation and most recent annual report and accounts. Applications aresubmitted to an Evaluation Committee for approval. Upon approval,contracts are entered into between the applicants and the EU LEDprogramme.

Window periods for applying Calls for proposals are advertised quarterly in regional and provincialnewspapers.

Feedback required Monthly feedback is required in the form of financial statements andregular site inspections are carried out.

Copy of Business plan/Framework Available from the programme office in Durban, Local Area Offices and theproject website


Changes / Expiry

Comments The programme ends in 2008

Contact Details

Contact Name Sugen Pillay

Position Fund Advisor


Fax No. 031 310-5494


Postal Address 14th Floor, Marine Building, 22 Gardiner Street, Durban, 4001

Physical Address 14th Floor, Marine Building, 22 Gardiner Street, Durban


Contact Name Gareth Coleman

Position Team Leader


Fax No. 031 310-5494






GijimaLocal Competitiveness Fund

Organisation/Department KZN Department of Economic Development - Local Economic Development (LED) - EU Project Co-ordinating Unit

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme The LCF encourages partnerships which facilitate private sector investmentin sustainable local economic development projects and create a self-sustaining market for business support services, finance and other essential"private goods", with linked support to local government to address those"public goods" which are essential to the achievement of local economicdevelopment initiatives. Participation enables partnership groups to accessresources including a Competitiveness Action Plan (CAP). Refer to the LCFliterature for other focus areas and details of support.

Funding Information

Maximum per application Approximately R40,000 to R800,000 for implementation of an approvedCAP

Total available in program 13.7 million Euros (approximately R110 million) over 3 years

Source of funding European Union

Programme Criteria

Industry All sectors, but priority will be given to agriculture and agri-processing;tourism; clothing and textiles; wood and wood products; arts, craft andcultural industries; IT; logistics and transport.

Region All district municipality areas except eThekwini

Business requirements Partnership groups i.e. partnerships between public and private entities.Partnering with a public entity is an advantage.

Matching funding 30% from the applicant. "In kind" contributions may be acceptable as apart contribution.

Previously disadvantaged BEE preferred

Other Need to show that the business is economically viable and sustainable


Description of procedure Open calls for proposals are made in the media and through workshops ineach region of the province. Application forms are available from theprogramme office in Durban, Local Area Offices and the project website.The EU LED team assists applicants to fill in the application form ifrequired. Supporting documents (originals or certified copies) includearticles of association, most recent annual report and set of accounts.Applications are submitted to an Evaluation Committee for approval.Formal contracts are entered into upon approval.

Window periods for applying Advertised quarterly in regional and provincial newspapers

Feedback required Monthly feedback is required in the form of financial statements andregular site inspections.


Copy of Application form Forms can only be accessed via an e-mail address that is advertised in thecall for proposals on a quarterly basis.

Copy of Business plan/Framework Available from the programme office in Durban, Local Area offices and theproject website.

Changes / Expiry

Comments The programme ends in 2008.

Contact Details

Contact Name Sugen Pillay

Position Fund Advisor


Fax No. 031 310-5494





Contact Name Gareth Coleman

Position Team Leader


Fax No. 031 310-5494





Global Environment Facility (GEF)


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme GEF provides partial grant funding to eligible countries for projects thataddress threats to the global environment in biodiversity, climate change,international waters, ozone depletion, land degradation and PersistentOrganic Pollutants (POP's). Projects must be consistent with the country'snational priorities and are assessed by the GEF and the DEAT. The ProjectPreparation and Development Facility (PDF) provides US$25,000 for earlystages, US$350,000 for information gathering for the main proposal andUS$1 million for larger projects. Medium-sized projects are funded up toUS$1 million and full-sized projects over US$1 million. Funds are grantedthrough implementing agencies.

Funding Information

Maximum per application US$25,000 to over US$1 million

Comments Project preparation / development: US$25,000 initially. Information:$350,000 for medium and $1 million for large projects. Project: up to $1million for medium and $1 million and above for large projects.

Total available in program US$47 million in total

Source of funding Global Environment Facility (international)

Programme Criteria

Industry Environmental - biodiversity, climate change, international waters, ozonedepletion, land degradation and POP's


Description of procedure Applications are submitted to the Committee for Environmental Co-ordination (CEC) to ascertain whether national sustainable developmentpriorities are addressed. The Directorate: International Governanceconsolidates all inputs and drafts an endorsement letter for the Director-General. The process takes 4 to 6 weeks.

Copy of Application form www.gefweb.org/Operational Policies/Eligibility Criteria/…Funding-Options.html

Copy of Business plan www.gefweb.org/Operational Policies/Eligibility Criteria/…Funding-Options.html

Contact DetailsContact Name Zaheer FakirPosition Director, International Governance and Resource MobilisationTelephone No. 012 310-3828Fax No. 012 310-3541Postal Address Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001Physical Address Fedsure Foreign Building, cnr van der Walt and Pretorius St, PretoriaE-mail Address [email protected] Address www.deat.gov.za



http://www.deat.gov.za/

HBD Fund 2

Organisation/Department HBD Venture Capital

General InformationProvide funding YesProvide assistance YesNature of assistance Directorship, networks, advice, start-up and growth supportSummary of Programme HBD Fund2 is focused on early stage ventures and will spend up to R150

million on new ventures over the next two years. They look to support companies when they need input, via formal board relationships and frequent informal interactions. Their broad base of experience and available resources are used to help guide entrepreneurs through the early stages of growth. They also have expertise across a number of industries, and offer a unique network that opens opportunities for companies. They understand the complex challenges facing high-growth businesses, since they have been through this process themselves.

Funding InformationMaximum per application R25 million. Generally between R10 and R25 million.Comments HBD employs a passionate, open-minded and dynamic team which is

adventurous and nimble, yet scientific when making its investment decisions. Established relationships with key players in government and industry bodies allow HBD to take an active and leading role in venture capital in South Africa.

Total available in programme R150 million over the next two yearsSource of funding Captive fund - funding provided by Mark Shuttleworth

Programme CriteriaExclusions Real estate, financial services, direct farming and morally objectional

ventures are excluded.Business requirements Strict criteria dictate that only companies which have been trading for at

least six months and have the potential for successful, profitable on-sell within three to five years will be eligible for funding. A profit is not required but the business must have global product.

Matching funding Not essential

Application ProcedureDescription of procedure A business plan together with financial information (historical and

forecasts) should be emailed through to HBD at [email protected]. A preliminary screening is completed and feedback provided to the entrepreneur. If the application meets the initial requirements then a further assessment is completed and a recommendation is made to the investment committee with regards to entering a due diligence. After a due diligence is completed, the investment committee determines if an investment should be made.

Feedback required Monthly financial and management reports.

ChangesComments Expires 31/12/2008


Contact DetailsContact Name Julia LongPosition CEOTelephone No. 021 970-1004Cell/Other No. 021 970-1005Postal Address P O Box 1159, Durbanville, 7551E-mail Address [email protected] Address www.hbd.com


IBM International Foundation

Organisation/Department IBM Pty Ltd

General InformationProvide funding YesProvide assistance YesNature of assistance TrainingSummary of Programme The IBM International Foundation will consider applications for funding

from SMME's, run by PDI's, in KZN.

Programme CriteriaExclusions Individuals, political parties, religious organisations and sports groups are

excluded.Industry ICT IndustryPreviously disadvantaged Required

Application ProcedureDescription of procedure No formal application procedure: just provide a written proposal.Feedback required Annual

Contact DetailsContact Name Alfred MandewoPosition Community Relations ManagerTelephone No. 011 302-6165Fax No. 011 302-6161Postal Address Private Bag X9907, Sandton, 2146Physical Address 70 Rivonia Road, SandhurstE-mail Address [email protected] Address www.ibm.com


International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Organisation/Department International Finance Corporation (IFC)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Technical assistance

Summary of Programme Financing of private sector projects - debt and equity on commercial terms.Technical Assistance - improving the investment climate.

Funding Information

Comments IFC financing generally cannot exceed 25% of total project costs

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Tobacco, gambling, alcohol, armaments, and the nuclear industry areexcluded.

Business requirements Commercially feasible business with a positive developmental impact; totalfinancing requirement of at least about R150 million

Previously disadvantaged Support commercially viable BEE transactions


Description of procedure Submit a business plan and provide information about other potentialsources of funding to complete the financing plan.

Copy of Application form Any format is accepted - include a business plan

Contact Details

Contact Name Andrew Alli

Position Country Manager


Fax No. 011 268-0074

Postal Address PO Box 41283, Craighall, 2024

Physical Address 14 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg


Website Address www.ifc.org


Investing in Culture

Organisation/Department Department of Arts and Culture

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme The programme aims to create SMME’s in the communities funded. Keyissues are sustainability, job creation, skills transfer (part of ExpandedPublic Works Programme ), and working through the local municipality(part of the Independent Development Trust – IDT).

Funding Information

Maximum per application R 2,500

Comments Each application is considered on merit

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Institutions and once-off events such as festivals are excluded.

Industry Cultural heritage industry: art, culture, crafts, music, drama, heritageprojects etc.

Previously disadvantaged Women 60%, youth 30%, disabled 2% of recipients


Description of procedure Proposals come from individuals or organisations. Obtain a form from yourlocal municipality, complete, get endorsement from the municipality andpost to Pretoria. It will be assessed by a DAC task team thenrecommended for funding.

Window periods for applying Calls for applications are made periodically - see the media.

Feedback required Monthly feedback is required.

Copy of Application form Obtain from local municipal office

Copy of Business plan Obtain from local municipal office

Changes / Expiry

Date of next review 2008

Comments Programme will continue but details may change

Contact Details

Contact Name Sibusiso Tsanyane

Position Provincial Co-ordinator KZN

Telephone No. 012 441-3699 or 082 889-7322

Fax No. 012 441-3670


Physical Address Kingsley Centre, cnr Church and Beatrix St, Pretoria


Website Address www.dac.gov.za



http://www.dac.gov.za/

Isibaya Fund

Organisation/Department Public Investment Corporation (PIC)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme The Isibaya Fund invests in large empowerment projects (R50 million toR300 million per transaction). There must be a reasonable BEE element tothe project, value added by BEE, active participation by BEE, commercialviability and the ability to service debt. Project funding tenure is five yearsand must have meaningful BEE vesting. A very detailed business plan isrequired, including a financial model.

Funding Information


Comments Minimum project size is R50 million

Total available in programme R13 billion in 2004

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Micro lending and gaming are excluded.

Previously disadvantaged BEE/empowerment element is required (see guidelines).

Other Minimum project size R50 million


Description of procedure Contact the Isibaya Fund for an initial discussion. A very detailed businessplan will then be required (see guidelines).

Feedback required On-going feedback is required.

Copy of Application form Guideline sent by e-mail

Copy of Business Plan Guideline sent by e-mail

Contact Details

Contact Name Eunice Mokgale

Position Consultant


Fax no. 012 348-5852


Physical Address Glen Field Office Park, cnr Glenwood and Oberon Rd, Fairie Glen, Pretoria


Website Address www.pic.gov.za


http://www.pic.gov.za/

Isivivane Sethu Finance Institute (ISFI)

Organisation/Department Isivivane Sethu Finance Institute (ISFI)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Business advice

Summary of Programme We provide graduated micro loans to upcoming entrepreneurs in selected areas only (around Durban). Groups of 4-6 people. 90% women. Starting from R300 per person in a group.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R3,500 per person in a group

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Excludes start-ups and illegal dealers e.g. Non-licensed taverns/beerhalls

Region Limited to certain areas in Durban only

Business requirements Must be running an existing small business, no start-ups

Previously disadvantaged People from the Townships, rural and peri-urban areas bearing South African ID


Description of procedure The field workers go to potential clients and assist them on site. The first installment is payable in advance, once the loan is approved.

Feedback required Field workers hold monthly meetings with clients in their area, on siteCopy of Application form Hard copies in the office only - field workers take them to clients

Copy of Business Plan Obtainable on request only (may be emailed or faxed)

Contact Details

Contact Name Bongiwe Zondo

Position Manager


Fax no. 031 304-2928


Physical Address Suite 1313, Tower C Salisbury Centre, 347-351 West Street, Durban

E-mail Address [email protected] or [email protected]


Ithala Development Finance Corporation Ltd.

Organisation/Department Ithala Development Finance Corporation Ltd.

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Advisory services, business premises, savings & insurance

Summary of Programme Ithala provides loan finance (interest rates depend on various factors). Co-operatives of minimum of 10 people can obtain up to R200,000. Ithala also assists with savings and insurance requirements. There are business premises available for rent. Ithala Business Centres around the province provide advice in a range of areas, including mentoring, business plans, access to internet etc. In addition there are more than 40 Information Centres - contact your nearest Business Centre for details.

Funding Information

Maximum per application Varies

Comments Depends on condition of loan

Total available in programme Depends on funds generated by own sources and grants received

Source of funding Own sources and grants from KZN Department of Economic Development

Programme Criteria

Matching funding Depends on the Ithala product used

Previously disadvantaged Depends on the Ithala product used


Description of procedure Applicants must draw up a suitable business plan detailing all applicable matters.

Copy of Application form Contact Client Service at Head Office: Tel. 031 907-8922/8793/8762, fax, write or visit the website.

Copy of Business Plan Contact Client Service at Head Office: Tel. 031 907-8922/8793/8762, fax, write or visit the website.

Contact Details Durban - Head Office

Position Ithala Business Centre Consultant


Fax no. 031 907-8974


Physical Address Unit 19, Site V1317, 17 Isilo Drive, Umlazi

Website Address www.ithala.co.za

Durban - Umgeni Business Centre



Fax no. 031 309-1086

Postal Address P O Box 47662, Greyville, 4023

Physical Address Cnr Kolling and Umgeni Rd, Durban



Jozini Business Centre



Fax no. 035 572-1135

Postal Address P O Box 96, Jozini, 3969

Physical Address Shop 12, Main Rd, Jozini


Ladysmith Business Centre



Fax no. 036 637-8440

Postal Address P O Box 780, Ladysmith, 3370

Physical Address 117 Murchison St, Ladysmith


Newcastle Business Centre



Fax no. 034 315-1986

Postal Address P O Box 1281, Newcastle, 2940

Physical Address 43B Harding St, Newcastle


Ngwelezane Business Centre



Fax no. 035 794-2358

Postal Address P O Box 292, Empangeni, 3880

Physical Address Site A1253, Ngwelezane


Pietermaritzburg Business Centre



Fax no. 033 345-2007


Physical Address 149 Longmarket Street, Pietermaritzburg



Port Shepstone Business Centre



Fax no. 039 682-0703

Postal Address P O Box 1015, Port Shepstone, 4240

Physical Address 49 Wooley Street, Port Shepstone


Stanger Business Centre



Fax no. 032 552-1744

Postal Address P O Box 1942, Stanger, 4500

Physical Address Shop 9, Stanger Market Plaza, Stanger


Tugela Ferry Business Centre



Fax no. 033 493-0448

Postal Address P O Box 162, Tugela Ferry, 3010

Physical Address Shop 23, Tugela Ferry


Ulundi Business Centre



Fax no. 035 870-0814

Postal Address P O Box 87, Ulundi, 3838

Physical Address Shop C 11 & 12, Princess Mkabayi St, Ulundi



Jim Joel Education and Training Fund

Organisation/Department Jim Joel Education and Training Fund

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme The Jim Joel Fund provides financial support to training organisations thatfocus on early childhood development within South Africa.

Funding Information


Comments Grants range from R30,000 – R700,000 per year for training, depending onproject budget - not more than 25% of an organisation's annual budget.

Source of funding Jim Joel Trust Fund

Programme Criteria

Industry Early Childhood Development

Matching funding 75% from the organisation


Description of procedure Applications should be posted. Include a copy of the most recent bankstatements; a description of the association and the project to be funded; abudget for the current financial year; full contact details and any otherinformation relevant to the appeal. Include an annual report if available.The process takes about 4 months.

Feedback required Six-monthly written reports. Annual renewal of funding to be requested.

Contact Details

Contact Name Mrs Bridget Sheldon

Position Director


Fax No. 011 781-2964

Postal Address Postnet Suite 621, Private Bag X9, Benmore , 2010




Kagiso Enterprise Private Equity Fund (KERPEF)

Organisation/Department Kagiso Trust

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Partnering

Summary of Programme Funding of SMME's that have a sustainable impact on rural lives. These enterprises must lead to job creation and skills transfer to previously disadvantaged individuals. Funding provided to SMME's is not grant funding but loans. All amounts are repayable at a preferential interest rate.

Funding Information


Comments Total per project

Source of funding Kellogg Foundation

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Arms, tobacco, liquor, gambling and micro finance are excluded.

Business requirements Must be a (Pty) Ltd company

Matching funding At least 10% from client

Previously disadvantaged BEE preferred


Description of procedure Business plan must be submitted to our office. It will be reviewed and if it meets our investment criteria our office will contact the entrepreneur for further discussions. All investments must be approved by the investment committee.

Copy of Application form [email protected]

Copy of Business plan/Framework [email protected] / fax / post

Contact Details

Contact Name Mohlolo Selala

Position Business Analyst


Fax No. 011 403-1940/1

Postal Address P O Box 1878, Johannesburg, 2000

Physical Address 8th Floor Braamfontein Centre, 23 Jorrisen St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg

E-mail Address [email protected] / [email protected]

Website Address www.kagiso.co.za


Kgabane Trust

Organisation/Department Mintek

General Information

Provide funding No



Summary of Programme The Trust provides free training, both in-house and at rural sites, in themanufacture of "lifestyle products" such as jewelry and crafts. The courseslast 2 to 3 weeks. Individuals who show promise are given follow-uptraining (which is also free).

Funding Information

Source of funding Training is paid for by the SETA's.

Programme Criteria

Industry Manufacture of jewelry and crafts


Description of procedure Phone or e-mail Louise to find out what training course is running next andwhere it will be held.

Contact Details

Contact Name Louise van Staden or Colin Campbell

Position Consultant


Fax No. 011 709-4721

Postal Address Private Bag X3015, Randburg, 2125

Physical Address 200 Hans Strijdom Drive, Strijdompark


Website Address www.mintek.co.za



http://www.mintek.co.za/

KhulaBusiness Partners Start-Up Fund

Organisation/Department Khula Enterprise Finance Limited

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme The Fund is a joint venture between Khula and Business Partners to assistentrepreneurs to establish new businesses. Applicants may qualify for aloan if they have viable business concepts. Business Partners administerthis fund and may be contacted on 031 240-7700.

Funding Information


Comments Minimum R150,000

Programme Criteria

Business requirements Projects must be owned and managed by South African citizens andpreferably with a BEE component.

Previously disadvantaged Preference is given to viable businesses run and managed by people frompreviously disadvantaged communities.


Description of procedure Phone the Business Partners offices (031 240-7700) to discuss your requestto submit a business plan.

Contact Details

Contact Name Zandile Mjiyako

Position Call Centre

Telephone No. 0800-118815

Fax No. 012 394-6560

Postal Address P O Box 28423, Sunnyside, 0132


Website Address www.khula.org.za


KhulaCredit Guarantee Fund - Individual Guarantee Scheme


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme The Khula Credit Guarantee helps businesses that would not get financefrom the bank because of a lack of or inadequate collateral or securitygiven to the bank. Khula does not give a loan or assist in financing thebusiness directly, but covers a portion of the bank's risk on behalf of thesmall business. In this way the requirements of the bank are covered,even when the business cannot provide enough security for the wholeamount. The business owner / manager approaches the bank, not Khula.Participating banks include ABSA, African Bank Limited, Bank of Athens,BOE Bank Limited, FNB, MEEG, Nedcor Bank Limited, People's Bank and theStandard Bank of Southern Africa.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R1 million of the bank facility at 80%

Comments Minimum R50,000. Duration is 36 months but can be extended twice forperiods of 12 months each time.

Programme Criteria

Business requirements The applicant must be a South African citizen and must be the owner /manager of the business. The business must be based inside the borders ofthe Republic, must be economically viable and have a profit motive. Theowner / manager must have the skills and experience needed to make thebusiness a success or must have access to the skills needed. Note: Eachbank will have its own criteria to add e.g. a sound business plan.

Matching funding Minimum 10% contribution either as cash or assets already invested in thebusiness although the bank may call for a higher amount. Khula chargesan annual fee of 3% of the loan.


Description of procedure Client prepares a business plan or may request help at the nearest ThusoMentorship office. The client approaches his or her bank for finance. Thebank then approaches Khula for a guarantee. Khula issues a guarantee tothe bank. The bank releases funds to the client.

Contact Details

Contact Name Nhlanhla Skosana

Position Marketing Manager

Telephone No. 0800-118815 / 012 394-5560

Fax No. 012 394-6560

Postal Address P O Box 28423, Sunnyside, 0132




KhulaThuso Mentorship Programme


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Business plans, loan applications and advice

Summary of Programme The Thuso Mentorship Programme enables Khula to help small businessesin preparing an application for a business loan, as well as in implementingthe business plan for which the loan was awarded. Small businesses arehelped in overcoming the problems that are experienced when applying fora business loan from a commercial bank. The programme helps with thepreparation of pre-loan business plans as well as post-loan support in theform of management and technical expertise. Thuso will link a businesswith a mentor who has similar interests. The responsibility of running thebusiness still lies with the owner/manager.

Funding Information


Comments The average is R100,000 to R250,000

Programme Criteria

Business requirements A viable business idea, experience to run that type of business, a creditrecord for both the business and its owners, South African citizens, and thebusiness must be based in SA.

Matching funding Minimum 10% contribution either as cash or assets already invested in thebusiness.

Other Only available to new and existing Khula Credit Guarantee clients and smallbusinesses needing advice or guidance.


Description of procedure Client approaches mentorship offices for assistance. The regional co-ordinator evaluates each request or proposal. A mentor is appointed and abusiness plan is drafted. Client is referred to a bank and accompanied bythe mentor. For credit guarantees, see Khula Credit Guaranteeprogramme.

Contact Details

Contact Name Wallace Langeni

Position Regional Co-ordinator

Telephone No. 0811-8815 or 031 301-1916/17

Fax No. 031 301-1922





Khumbulani Craft

Organisation/Department Khumbulani Craft

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Training (small business skills, product development, quality control, pricing), marketing, transport, monitoring, mentoring.

Summary of Programme Khumbulani Craft is committed to poverty alleviation through the design, production, marketing and sale of traditional and contemporary crafts in northern, rural KwaZulu-Natal. Khumbulani Craft is supported by a range of donors and organisations. It is not a funding organisation.

Funding Information

Source of funding Tiger's Eye, Alexander Forbes, IDC, National Arts Council, Royal Netherlands Embassy, National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund

Programme Criteria

Region Makhanyakude, Nyamithi and Zululand District B

Industry Craft

Previously disadvantaged Mainly rural women


Description of procedure Craft groups in northern KwaZulu-Natal can request assistance from Khumbulani Craft. A skills assessment will be carried out, samples called for and when of the required quality, marketing assistance given. Business skills training, and opening and managing of a bank account, is paramount.

Contact Details

Contact Name Jane Zimmerman

Position Executive Director



Fax No. 011 781-6755

Postal Address P O Box 67239, Bryanston, 2021


Website Address www.khumbulani.co.za.


KZN Innovation Support Centre (KZN ISC)

Organisation/Department KZN Innovation Support Centre (KZN ISC)

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Range - technical, finance, management and marketing.

Summary of Programme Provides business, research, technical, management and marketing skills tosupport innovation and provides a secure environment in whichtechnologies can be evaluated, developed, optimised and commercialised.The ISC uses a tried and tested risk management process that takes theinnovation through technical, market and feasibility testing beforesupporting development, validation and testing. The centre also assists inmarket positioning and raising funds for the 'mind to market' process. Theassistance takes place in the form of three intense workshops. After eachsession the innovator is required to work on their project through research,development or marketing etc. Assistance is also provided in the form ofaccess to a network that includes accredited service providers, angelinvestors, venture capitalists, banks and legal practitioners, mentorship,marketing guidance and access to a high-tech laboratory.

Programme Criteria

Industry Information technology (IT), Communication (ICT), Electronics


Description of procedure Download the application form from the ISC website, phone the ISC offices or e-mail [email protected].

Feedback required Feedback varies for different stages of development.

Copy of Application form ISC website: "ICT/E Application form"

Contact Details

Contact Name Phumla Mthembu

Position Research Co-ordinator


Fax No. 031 273-1506

Postal Address P O Box 30561, Mayville, 4058


Website Address www.innovation.org.za


Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development (LRAD)

Organisation/Department Department of Land Affairs

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme Provides grants to previously disadvantaged SA citizens (groups orindividuals) from the African, Coloured and Indian communities to accessland for agricultural purposes. Covers acquisition of land, landimprovements, infrastructure investments, capital assets and short-termagricultural inputs on land acquired through the same grant. Excludeshousing. Applicants must make own contribution of labour (up to R5,000),in-kind (calculated by costing assets that applicant may possess) and cashcontribution (own/borrowed/combination).

Funding Information


Comments Grant is minimum R20,000 and maximum R100,000 per application

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Government employees and politicians are excluded. Grant cannot be applied to housing.


Matching funding R5,000 to R20,000

Previously disadvantaged Applicants must be African, Coloured or Indian.

Other SA citizens, groups or individuals, over 18 years, live near or on land, andwork at least partly on the land


Description of procedure Contact nearest district office of the Department of Land Affairs or KZNAgriculture and Environmental Affairs. Complete LRAD application forms.Land Affairs investigates, verifies details, and registers application.Agriculture does an agricultural investigation. The application is presentedto the District then Provincial Grants Approval Committee for a planninggrant (maximum 15% of total project cost) for land valuation, subdivision,surveying, design agent, establishing a legal entity, developing a businessplan, and conveyancing. The project is packaged and presented to Districtthen Provincial Grants Approval Committee for release of grant. Theprocess takes at least 6 months from approval of the planning grant.

Copy of Application form Contact your nearest office of the Department of Land Affairs or KZNDepartment of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs.


Contact Details Pietermaritzburg

Contact Name Lucky Zondi

Position Deputy Director, Pietermaritzburg District Office


Fax No. 033 342-2103

Postal Address Private Bag X9000, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

Physical Address 3rd Floor, Legal Wise Building, 199 Pietermaritz St, Pietermaritzburg


Website Address www.dla.pwv.gov.za

Ladysmith

Contact Name Ms Primrose Makhanya

Position Deputy Director, Ladysmith District Office


Fax No. 036 631-2924

Postal Address P O Box 2982, Ladysmith, 3370

Physical Address 73 Murchison St, Ladysmith



Port Shepstone

Contact Name Mr Bonginkosi Zulu

Position Deputy Director, Port Shepstone District Office


Fax No. 039 682-0004


Physical Address 41 Nelson Mandela Drive, Port Shepstone



Richards Bay

Contact Name Ms Thembeka Ndlovu

Position Deputy Director, Richards Bay District Office


Fax No. 035 789-1092


Physical Address 4th Floor, ABSA Building, Lake View Terrace, Richards Bay





http://www.dla.pwv.gov.za/







Vryheid

Contact Name Mr Vela Mngwengwe

Position Deputy Director, Vryheid District Office


Fax No. 034 980-9454

Postal Address P O Box 544, Vryheid, 3100

Physical Address 160 High Street, Vryheid






LIFElabEast Coast Biotechnology Regional Innovation Centre (BRIC)

Organisation/Department LIFElab East Coast Biotechnology Regional Innovation Centre (BRIC) Trust

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Partnerships, Technology Transfer, Incubator

Summary of Programme LIFElab provides venture capital funding to biotechnology projects which focus on human health, specifically infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria, as well as bioprocessing.

Funding Information

Comments Varies

Source of funding Department of Science & Technology, Other Funders

Programme Criteria

Region East Coast - from Nelspruit to Port Elizabeth

Industry Biotechnology


Description of procedure The proposal will go through a three-phase evaluation process. The first phase will be a preliminary screening, through which LIFElab's interim management will decide on the proposals that qualify for the second phase. The guidelines for qualification for second phase are as follows: completeness and timeous submission of the proposal; area of focus falls within LIFElab's designated scope; eligibility of the consortium's leading scientists and the cost structure is not heavily biased towards funding on-going operations, such as salaries (negotiable) and a clear demonstration of market pathway, regardless of stage of development. The second phase is the review of proposals that have successfully gone through the first phase. A panel of three experts will evaluate the technical and business merits of each proposal. The reviewers will be expected to rank the projects. A return on investment is required but it varies depending on the project.

Copy of Application form www.lifelab.org.za

Copy of Business plan/Framework www.lifelab.org.za

Contact Details

Contact Name Monique Frederic

Position Marketing & Communications Manager


Fax No. 031 261-4581

Postal Address P O Box 30603, Mayville, 4058

Physical Address 750 Francois Road, Intuthuko Junction, POD 8, Level 2


Website Address www.lifelab.org.za


MAFISA

Organisation/Department Land Bank / Department of Agriculture

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Loans, micro insurance, savings and payment facilities

Summary of Programme MAFISA is a micro and retail agricultural scheme for economically active poor people. These include small and emerging farmers owning land, land reform and agrarian beneficiaries, farmers on communal land in transition from subsistence to emerging farmers, women & youth, small landowners, farmworkers, cooperatives and small agribusinesses. The fund gives loans, micro insurance, savings and payment facilities.

Funding Information



Source of funding Department of Agriculture Credit Account

Programme Criteria

Region KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape & Limpopo


Business requirements Communal farmers & farmers in the transitional stage from subsistence farmers to so-called "beginner farmers", Women & Youth, Emerging farmers, Small-scale farmers, Small Agri-business, Farm workers, User-owned self help groups and CBO's involved in Agriculture

Previously disadvantaged Preferred


Description of procedure Contact your local Extension Office, the local Land Bank branch, the Post Office, the provincial development financial institution (PDFI) or a cooperative to obtain application forms for your area. An operational report will be completed by an Agricultural Extension Officer.

Window periods for applying Dates will be announced in the press.

Feedback required Provided to Extension Officer during his regular visits to the borrower

Copy of Application form See procedure above

Changes

Comments This is a pilot programme. Expiry/review dates are still to be announced.


Contact Details

Contact Name Ms Jenetha Mahlangu

Position Senior Manager - Agricultural Development Finance



Fax No. 012 319-7278


Physical Address Agricultural Finance & Cooperative Development, 20 Beatrix Street, Pretoria, 0001


Website Address www.nda.co.za


Maputoland Development and Information Centre (MDIC) or Community-Based Organisations Network

Organisation/Department Maputoland Development and Information Centre (MDIC) or Community-Based Organisations (CBO) Network

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Business advice and mentorship

Summary of Programme Loans are offered at favourable interest rates. The programme also assistswith business development. There are facilities available such as wordprocessors and access to the Internet, which are open to the public.

Funding Information


Total available in program R100,000

Programme Criteria

Region Mhlabuyalingana Local Municipality and Mkhanyakude District Municipality

Matching funding Depending on the risk up to 100% matching funding is required i.e. theborrower needs to put in the same amount at the lender.

Previously disadvantaged Preference


Description of procedure To apply, visit the offices (next to Manguzi Hospital in Kwangwanase).

Feedback required Contact / feedback is required every two weeks.

Contact Details

Contact Name Dumisani Malwane

Position Programme Director


Fax No. 035 592-0181

Postal Address P O Box 325, Kwangwanase, 3973

Physical Address Next to Manguzi Hospital, Kwangwanase


Website Address wwwmdic.co.za


Marang Financial Services

Organisation/Department Marang Financial Services

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme Marang is a Development Microfinance Institution, working towards enabling poor households that depend on informal businesses for income, to access a range of financial services, initially through group enterprise, credit and savings. They provide loans of between R500 - R10,000 to micro entrepreneurs, payable in 4, 6, 9 or 12 months. Access to Marang’s financial services is through a group programme. Marang lends to groups of five to eight micro entrepreneurs who: know each other well, live close to one another, trust each other and believe in each other’s businesses. Most clients are women but the loans are open to all. The target market is hawkers, very small enterprises, start-up and existing businesses.

Funding Information


Comments The amount is a maximum that can be loaned per application. A client can have 3 loans per year.

Source of funding International donors, government departments, banks: Hivos, Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and International Network of Alternative Finance Institutions (INAFI).

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Formally employed people are excluded

Region KZN, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga

Business Requirements No formal requirements, Marang visits the client to check the business. Access to Marang's finanaces is through groups.


Description of procedure Enquiry, promotion of what our product is, assessment done by Marang loan officer, completion of application form, business opening of bank account, disbursement of money into the client bank account.

Copy of Application form Obtained from Marang loan officer when they visit the group after the initial enquiry

Copy of Business plan/Framework Obtained from Marang loan officer when they visit the group after the initial enquiry

Contact Details Head Office

Contact Name Ntokozo Khwane

Position Administrator


Fax No. 012 320-6986


Physical Address 6th Floor, Odendaal Building, 320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria


Website Address www.marang.co.za


Pietermaritzburg

Contact Name Veronica Dumakude

Position Loan Officer


Fax No. 033 342-1824

Fax No. 083 561-8476


Physical Address 1st Floor, FNB Building, 289 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg


Durban

Contact Name Sibongile Mthiyane



Fax No. 031 306-0367

Postal Address P O Box 48411, Qualbert, 4078

Physical Address Room 804, 8th Floor, Nedbank House, No. 30 Albert Street, Durban, 4000


Empangeni

Contact Name Faith Zondi



Fax No. 031 792-1750

Postal Address 1st Floor, Gateway Centre / United Building, 38 Maxwell Street, Empangeni, 3880

Physical Address 1st Floor, Gateway Centre / United Building, 38 Maxwell Street, Empangeni


KwaNongoma

Contact Name Christina Ngubane



Fax No. 035 831-0800

Postal Address 69 Majoye Building (together with Dr Mhlonge), Main Road, 3950

Physical Address 69 Majoye Building (together with Dr Mhlonge), Main Road



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Micro Enterprise Alliance

Organisation/Department Micro Enterprise Alliance

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Loans, business skills training, counseling and after care, export marketing support, trade promotion, technical training, equity finance, advocacy, capacity building.

Summary of Programme The programme aims to support SMME's into the mainstream of the economy. To guide and support the micro enterprise sector in equitably growing the economy, creating jobs and generating wealth. To enhance capacity, efficiency and effectiveness of micro enterprise development agencies. It provides loans for micro and small enterprises and housing; training in business skills; business counseling and after care; mobilises and organises savings groups and clubs; provides export marketing support, trade promotion and community capacity building as well as technical training in construction, manufacturing and processing. It can also assist with equity finance and advocacy.

Funding Information

Comments Funding differs from member to member

Source of funding Ford Foundation, Hivos and Swedish International Development

Programme Criteria

Business requirements Juristic person/s or bodies working in the field of micro enterprise development or organization/s providing micro enterprise support services to intermediaries.


Description of procedure Complete membership application available on website

Copy of Application form On website: www.mea.org.za

Contact Details

Contact Name Judy Blom

Position Acting General Manager


Fax No. 011 403-9623

Postal Address P O Box 31987, Braamfontein, 2017

Physical Address 4th Floor, 76 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg


Website Address www.mea.org.za


Missions in Technology (MiTech)

Organisation/Department National Research Foundation (NRF) – Innovation Fund

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Patenting support

Summary of Programme The Innovation Fund (IF) invests in technologically innovative research anddevelopment projects, the effect of which will be new knowledge andnational benefits in the form of novel products, processes or services.MiTech supports accelerated development of high risk, market-driven,enabling technology in all economic sectors, in partnership with industry.The industry partner is required to share the cost of risk, in technologydevelopment and in downstream commercialisation activities, while takingthe leading role. Preference is given to proposals that have significantpotential to expand existing commodity sectors, facilitate migration ofindustries to new added value areas, or create new leveraged industriesfrom existing industries, enable the establishment of new or emerging highR&D intensive industries, create new opportunities for previouslydisadvantaged groups and are involved within a consortium arrangementwhere there is an appropriate combination of research, business, NGO andBEE partners to achieve national benefit.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R15 million (plus matching industry contribution of R15 million for amaximum of R30 million)

Comments Investment is over a period of 5 years

Total available in program R121 million in 2005

Source of funding Department of Science and Technology

Programme Criteria

Exclusions The establishment of a centre or facility is excluded. The Fund does notsubsidise the R&D budgets of industry.

Industry Research, science, engineering and technology fields, aligned with theNational R&D and the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Strategies

Matching funding 50% from the organization

Previously disadvantaged BEE component required

Other The ability of the individual to successfully complete the project will beevaluated. The project must be aligned with the National R&D strategy.


Description of procedure Ten-page pre-proposal applications are screened for compliance, thenforwarded to technical and business experts in that discipline. Applicantsare then invited to either submit a 40-page full proposal, or a site visit iscarried out. A site visit may be held after evaluation of the full proposal. Arecommendation for investment is then made to the Investment Committeeof the Innovation Fund. A decision to make further investments (After thefirst year of funding) is at the discretion of the Fund, where milestonessuch as securing an industrial partner, must be met.


Window periods for applying An open call system is used - applications are welcome at any time.

Feedback required Quarterly. Payments are only made upon satisfactory progress beingdemonstrated. A final audit site visit is held on completion of the project.

Copy of Application form Website: Refer to "Application Procedure"

Contact Details

Contact Name Dr Vuyisile Phehane

Position Programme Manager - The Innovation Fund


Fax No. 012 481-4242



Website Address www.innovationfund.ac.za


Natal Portland Cement (NPC) Corporate Social Investment (CSI)

Organisation/Department Natal Portland Cement (NPC)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Training, mentoring, loan of equipment

Summary of Programme The blockyard project has developed over 200 blockyards and trained 700 people to run their own blockyards over the last few years. The help is provided through training, mentoring and loaning of start-up equipment. The blockyard project runs throughout KZN but discounts and additional financial support are provided to blockyards in our specific focus locations.

Funding Information

Maximum per application Funding is dependent on need and is only given if a blockyard is in one of our special focus areas.

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Individuals are excluded.

Industry Building, construction

Business requirements We look for associations and co-ops that have a passion to run a blockyard.

Matching funding Some start-up capital is required.

Previously disadvantaged Preferred groups are women and youth.


Description of procedure We would like a letter of request explaining what the group would like to achieve, where they are located, and information on the sales outlets and marketing possibilities that they have identified. The group must have some form of initial start-up capital available.

Contact Details

Contact Name Solomon Nkosi

Position NPC - Community Business Developer


Fax No. 031 451-9010

Postal Address P O Box 15245, Bellair, 4006, South Africa

Physical Address Coedmore Road, Bellair, Durban


Website Address www.npc.co.za


National Development Agency (NDA) Request for Proposals (RFP) and Programmes Cluster

Organisation/Department National Development Agency (NDA)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Training, networking, capacity building

Summary of Programme The National Development Agency is mandated to support and strengthenthe capacity of civil society institutions to eradicate poverty withincommunities where they operate. They do this by providing training aswell as offering dialogue, networking, capacity building and funding.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R800,000 for request for proposals

Comments Depends on the nature and scope of the project


Programme Criteria

Region Rural biased

Industry All sectors relevant for poverty eradication

Matching funding 10% is required from the applicant

Previously disadvantaged Preference for women


Description of procedure The request for proposals is advertised and application forms are offered.Projects are prioritised according to those areas that require moreattention.

Feedback required Monthly reports are required from the Project and there are quarterly visitsfrom project managers, coupled with due diligence and compliance audits.

Copy of Application form Website - see "Grant Application"

Contact Details

Contact Name Xolani Zungu


Fax No. 031 305-5140

Postal Address Durban Bay House, 333 Smith Street, Suite 3002, Durban, 4001

Physical Address Durban Bay House, 333 Smith Street, Suite 3002, Durban


Website Address www.NDA.org.za



http://www.nda.org.za/

National Heritage Resources Fund

Organisation/Department South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme SAHRA may provide financial assistance in the form of a grant tocommunity organisations or individuals for a project, which will promotecommunity involvement in identifying sites that bring healing; contribute tolocal pride, self worth and dignity; build community spirit; contribute toredress; and advance local heritage management.

Funding Information

Maximum per application Varies depending on the project

Comments Annual amounts vary each year

Source of funding Obtain funding from the lotto

Programme Criteria


Other Must meet community needs


Description of procedure Obtain applications forms from the website then contact SAHRA.

Copy of Application form Website: www.sahra.org.za

Contact Details

Contact Name Shaun October

Position Programme Manager


Fax No. 021 462-4509

Postal Address P O Box 4637, Cape Town, 8000


Website Address www.sahra.org.za



http://www.sahra.org.za/

National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund

Organisation/Department National Lotteries Board

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme Funding from the lottery is aimed at non-profit organisations that timeouslysubmit applications and meet all qualifications.

Programme Criteria

Industry Arts, culture, national heritage, environment, charities, sport and recreation


Description of procedure Apply by advertised deadline. Applications are adjudicated by DistributingAgencies. The project may be visited.

Window periods for applying Applications are made annually – watch the media.

Feedback required Quarterly reports are required, confirming expenditure for the purpose asstipulated.

Copy of Application form Arts: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected] are only available at the time a call for applications is made.

Contact Details

Contact Name Shershan Naidoo

Position Manager: Player Services and Media Liaison


Fax No. 012 394-4468

Postal Address P O Box 1556, Brooklyn Square, Pretoria, 0075

Physical Address 2nd Floor, Block D, the dti Campus, 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria


Website Address www.nlb.org.za



http://www.nlb.org.za/

National Productivity Institute (NPI)Job Creation Programme

Organisation/Department National Productivity Institute

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Mentorship, training, business plans, financial analysis etc.

Summary of Programme This is a new programme to facilitate business development. The NPI willassist a new business to register (VAT, SARS, levies, etc.) and will providewhatever assistance is needed to help get the business running successfullyfor the long term. Loans with favourable interest rates will be available.The programme will provide whatever reports the sponsors request.Funding and assistance given will depend on meeting certain criteria.

Funding Information

Comments Project specific

Total available in program R10 million

Source of funding Private companies and Department of Labour

Programme Criteria

Other Details will vary


Description of procedure Details are unknown at this stage.

Contact Details

Contact Name Mervin Matthee

Position Productivity Advisor

Telephone No. 031 312-2090 x 205

Fax No. 031 312-9909


Physical Address 2nd Floor Corner House, 504 Windermere Road, Durban


Website Address [email protected]


Ncedisizwe Micro Credit Outlet

Organisation/Department Ncedisizwe Micro Credit Outlet

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Business training

Summary of Programme We lend money to previously disadvantaged groups of people who have small businesses and give them free training in basic business skills when necessary.

Funding Information

Maximum per application (total) R3,500

Comments Depends on demand and availability from Khula

Source of funding Khula

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Excludes dagga products and do not fund individuals

Business requirements Solidarity groups

Previously disadvantaged Previously disadvantaged preferred, mainly women, youth and disabled


Description of procedure People come into the office for information. We assist them to fill in forms and loan officers go for site visits. If the business appears viable we advise them to open a Post Office Savings Account. After approval by the manager the loan is paid into the account.

Feedback required Loan Officers undertake monitoring visits once in every loan cycle of 4, 6 or 8 months

Copy of Application form In our offices

Copy of Business plan/Framework In our offices

Contact Details

Contact Name Gcinile Maphalala



Fax No. 036 448-2887


Postal Address P O Box 411, Bergville, 3350

Physical Address B5 Kingsway Road, Bergville



Contact Name Ntombifuthi Sibeko



Fax No. 036 448-2887


Postal Address P O Box 411, Bergville, 3350

Physical Address B5 Kingsway Road, Bergville



Nedcor Foundation

Organisation/Department Nedcor (Nedbank)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Training, education and development.

Summary of Programme Nedcor's social responsibility arm, the Nedcor Foundation is the company'smain conduit for external social investment. The Foundation focuses itsactivities on the crucial areas of job creation; training and education;leadership development; the empowerment of women; youth development;rural development; social welfare services and poverty relief as well as arts,culture, sport and the environment. The main emphasis is however,welfare/relief aid i.e. caring for the aged, blind people etc.

Funding Information

Comments Running costs may also be funded

Total available in program The Nedcor Foundation has contributed R140 million over the past 4 years,excluding The BoE Foundation and The Green, Sports, Arts and CultureTrusts.

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Conferences, individuals, travel, gala dinners, publications, research,awareness campaigns and bursaries are excluded.

Other The Foundation's programmes are implemented with the assistance of non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, schools,tertiary institutions, church and religious organisations and often theactions of employee volunteers, cooperation with other donor organisationsand collaborative partnerships with Nedcor's client base.


Description of procedure There is no standard application form. An executive summary must becompiled that includes: contact details, name and designation of thecontact person, comment on the section 18A status of the organisation,legal registration of the organisation, current serving trustees, backgroundand aims of the organisation, nature of services rendered, profile ofrecipients, project details with budget expenditure, additional donors forthe project if any and most recent audited financial statements.

Feedback required A narrative is required after six months and a narrative and auditedstatements after a year.


Contact Details

Contact Name Reabetsoe Motsepe

Position Head of Corporate Citizenship


Fax No. 011 295-3486

Postal Address P O Box 1144, Johannesburg, 2000


Website Address www.nedcor.co.za and go to Foundation

Contact Name Gillian Bates

Position Welfare and Community Development


Fax No. 011 294-8454

Contact Name Boni Makola

Position Education


Fax No. 011 294-8453

Contact Name Morgan Mbayela

Position Economic Development


Fax No. 011 294-3457


Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and IndustryBusiness Support Centre

Organisation/Department Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and Industry

General Information

Provide funding No



Summary of Programme To support and assist organised businesses with any issues or information that will ensure their sustainability.

Programme Criteria

Region Northern KZN


Description of procedure Phone, fax, email or visit the chamber offices.

Feedback required If applicable to the enquiry

Contact Details

Contact Name Yolanda Bezuidenhout

Position Manager


Fax No. 034 312-4521


Physical Address Town Hall Information Office, Scott Street, Newcastle


Website Address www.newcastle-chamber.org


Old Mutual Corporate Social Investment

Organisation/Department Old Mutual Foundation

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme The Old Mutual Foundation provides funding to programmes that helpmobilise communities, focusing on skills training, education and orphans.

Funding Information

Comments Old Mutual assesses each programme on its own merit

Total available in program R25 million maximum per annum for the whole programme

Source of funding Old Mutual Foundation

Programme Criteria

Other Programmes must help mobilise communities, focusing on skills training,education and orphans.


Description of procedure Submit a summary of the project proposal in writing.

Window periods for applying Proposals are considered three times a year in March, July and October.

Feedback required Six-monthly written reports are required.

Contact Details

Contact Name Kate Miszewski

Position Manager, Old Mutual Foundation


Fax No. 021 509-2894

Postal Address P O Box 66, Cape Town, 8000


Website Address www.oldmutual.co.za



http://www.oldmutual.co.za/

Patent Support Fund

Organisation/Department National Research Foundation (NRF) - Innovation Fund

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Patenting costs and support

Summary of Programme The key objective is to support the filing of and further prosecution of patent applications in respect of technological innovations emanating from the SME sector. Assistance is provided at the discretion of the Innovation Fund for one or more of the following: South African Provisional patent applications, South African Complete patent applications, a PCT (Patent Co-operation Treaty) application foreign national phase applications/ patents together with, where appropriate, reasonable prototype costs to a maximum of R50,000.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R250,000 per year

Comments Funding provided either as a loan, convertible loan, or in exchange for equity which will be disposed to BEE entity or individuals on exit.

Total available in programme Approximately R1.5 million per year

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Individuals who have not filed a provisional patent application using patent attorneys

Industry Technology

Business requirements 1. SME or SMME 2. At least provisional application or PCT application filed 3. Commercial merit and applicant to possess ability to commercialise 4. Technological invention 5. BEE or have strategy for inclusion of BEE.

Matching funding The Innovation Fund reserves the right to provide support in the form of matching funds on a ratio to be decided by the Intellectual Property Management Office (IPMO) after evaluating the application and supporting information.

Previously disadvantaged Preference is given to BEE applications


Description of procedure 1. Duly completed application form together with all supporting documentation which must include a business plan / development plan; company registration documentation and details of patent application made 2. Application to be made at least 3 months ahead of expected time of further prosecutions 3. If any search or examination reports have been issued, these must accompany the application. Note: The funding is subject to satisfactory novelty due diligence and commercial merit of the invention and possibility of contributing to national priorities. There is a 3 to 4 month lead time for processing of applications.

Feedback required Progress reports must be submitted every six months

Copy of Application form Available on the website. E-mail and then hand deliver the original and supporting documentation to the offices.

Copy of Business plan/Framework As above. Email and then hand deliver the original and supporting documentation to the offices.


Contact Details

Contact Name Ms Tumelo Tshaya

Position Candidate Patent Attorney


Fax No. 012 481-4242


Physical Address Innovation Fund, NRF Building, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria




Pitseng Trust

Organisation/Department Pitseng Trust

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme Funds women's groups working on aspects of the socio-economic spectrum in rural development. Also the human rights of women, e.g. a gender based approach to HIV/AIDS and violence against women and children.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R 5,000 to R 30,000

Comments Criteria apply. Seed grant, twice only.

Total available in programme Varies according to availability of funds to Pitseng Trust

Source of funding Donors we apply to

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Men are excluded

Previously disadvantaged Only previously disadvantaged women


Description of procedure Send proposal or obtain application form from Pitseng Trust. Phone, fax or write to request application form. Complete application form and return to Pitseng Trust. It will be processed and applicants informed of the outcome.

Window periods for applying Processing of applications takes place in February and October annually

Feedback required Will get questions from Pitseng Trust only if necessary

Copy of Application form Phone / Fax / Post / Email

Contact Details

Contact Name Dr Oshadi Mangena

Position Acting Executive Director


Fax No. 011 403-1095


Postal Address Private Bag X42, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

Physical Address RSA Building, 10th Floor, 82 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg



PlantBio Trust

Organisation/Department Biotechnology Innovation Centre

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Specialist advice on biotechnology projects

Summary of Programme PlantBio is a National Innovation Centre for Plant Biotechnology established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in terms of the National Biotechnology Strategy. The objective is develop biotechnology initiatives with commercial impact and build capacity in South Africa in order to create the human skills required to develop competitive biotechnology projects.

Funding Information

Comments There is no limit. Each application is reviewed individually. Funding depends on available resources.

Total available in programme Varies

Source of funding Department of Science and Technology (DST) and other sources where possible.

Programme Criteria

Industry Biotechnology although related industries may also be evaluated.

Business requirements Each application is reviewed individually.

Previously disadvantaged BEE and Gender Equity policies are adhered to where ever possible.


Description of procedure A concept note is to be submitted for evaluation. This is followed by a pre-proposal then a full proposal for evaluation. Once a due diligence is completed and accepted by our Board of Trustees, funding will be granted. The Project Investment Committee and Board meet every three months.

Feedback required There is on-going communication between PlantBio and the applicants.

Copy of Application form Forms can be requested by e-mail, fax or post and are available on the website.

Copy of Business plan/Framework Information is available on our website and can be requested by e-mail, post or fax.

Contact Details

Contact Name Helen Hingle

Position Communications Manager


Fax No. 033 846-1983

Postal Address PostNet Suite 201, B/Bag X6 Cascades, 3202

Physical Address Suite 38, Hayfields Mall, 28 Blackburrow Road, Hayfields, Pietermaritzburg,


Website Address www.plantbio.org.za


Project Gateway

Organisation/Department Project Gateway

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Training, mentorship, start-up and business advice

Summary of Programme The project focuses on business development. The objective is to raise up, in a holistic manner, well-equipped entrepreneurs running sustainable businesses. This includes training in business skills, marketing support and mentorship for new businesses. Participants start to generate income at an early stage in the programme with a view to channeling training into the establishment of a small business.

Funding Information

Source of funding Donations from churches, funders and individuals, both local and international

Programme Criteria

Region Pietermaritzburg

Previously disadvantaged No formal requirement


Description of procedure Apply in person initially.

Contact Details

Contact Name Mrs Di Milford

Position Donor Marketing and Public Relations



Fax No. 082 784-3729

Postal Address P O Box 101071, Scottsville, 3209

Physical Address No 4 Burger Street , Pietermaritzburg


Website Address www.projectgateway.co.za


Promotion of Agribusiness Linkages (PAL)

Organisation/Department South African International Business Linkages (SAIBL) – USAID

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Training, mentorship, plans/proposals, linkages etc.

Summary of Programme USAID has awarded a 6-year contract to Corporate Council on Africa (CCA)in association with ECI Africa Consulting to manage the SAIBL programme.SAIBL empowers businesses through trade and investment partnershipsbetween previously disadvantaged South African SMME's and UScompanies, South African corporations and multinationals. Services includetraining and business capacity support, mentorship, funding information ontrade protocols and incentives, proposal development and introductions,and linkages to business partners and suppliers. For more details refer tothe website under 'Services'. The PAL programme helps agribusinessesgain access to mainstream commercial markets in South Africa andinternationally. It also facilitates local and international partnerships.

Funding Information

Comments Depends on the nature of the assistance required e.g. a maximumcontribution of R5,000, limited to 50% of the total cost, may be approvedfor the printing and placing of an advertisement.

Source of funding USAID

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Capital, equity and funding for equipment are excluded.

Industry Agribusinesses e.g. beverage and cosmetics ingredients, wines, cheeses,seafood and natural plants products

Business requirements Maximum 200 employees; registered for tax and VAT; comply withstatutory regulations

Matching funding Generally 50%. The company must pay a fair share of the costs of anyservices provided. Services of other consultants may be leveraged toprovide additional assistance i.e. the dti/DTI, Seda.

Previously disadvantaged PAL is available to those discriminated against under apartheid plus womenand the disabled. Note: all new potential recipients are vetted for 'windowdressing' - site visits and comprehensive screening are done to check.

Other Businesses need to be capable of increasing revenue and employment.Priority is given to businesses that gain their revenue through business-to-business transactions.


Description of procedure Contact SAIBL offices for an application form. All applications must be inwriting with a fully completed and signed registration form. Applicants thatmeet the qualification criteria and provide justification for the services areregistered on the SAIBL database. A diagnostic appraisal of the companytakes place. The offices in Durban have limited personnel resources soonly a certain number of requests can be processed.


Feedback required Quarterly reports are required on the impact of services and support provided by SAIBL up to 12 months after assistance.

Copy of Application form Contact the SAIBL offices

Contact Details

Contact Name Janet Okeyo

Position Business Development Specialist (KZN)


Postal Address P O Box 409, Wendywood, 2144


Website Address www.saibl.org


Provenance Art

Organisation/Department Project House (PH) Design Marketing CC (PHDM)

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Marketing access, training and retail access

Summary of Programme PH Design aims to support artisans through market access and training.The programme already has a large corporate and government customerbase. There is also an art gallery for unexposed artists and musicians. PHDesign rents space to artists at low cost. The artist/s need to formalisetheir business during their time with PH Design and the company assistswith this process.

Programme Criteria

Industry Arts, crafts, music

Business requirements Formalise a business during time with the programme

Previously disadvantaged Preferred


Description of procedure Request an application form from the office.

Window periods for applying Last quarter of each year (October - December)

Feedback required On-going

Copy of Application form Contact the office

Contact Details

Contact Name Nicole Shaw

Position Owner

Telephone No. 082 776-3514 or 082 443-1798

Fax No. 012 993-5667 (to change soon)

Postal Address P O Box 32139, Glenstantia, Pretoria, 0010

Physical Address Shop 7, South Gate, CSIR Campus, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria


Website Address www.phdesign.co.za


PUM - Netherlands Advisory Service

Organisation/Department Netherlands Advisory Service

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Business consultancy

Summary of Programme PUM offers the consultancy services of a Dutch expert in a matchingindustry. Consultants spend approximately three weeks in South Africawith the business person requiring advice. Only accommodation i.e. B&B,local travel and meals need to be provided. About 50 consultants comeannually to South Africa to assist. The programme has been running for 25years.

Programme Criteria

Business requirements The business must employ at least 10 employees and must have been inoperation for a minimum of two years.


Description of procedure Complete application form. On return to the Netherlands, the consultantreports back on recommendations. If these are followed, a return visit maybe considered around 9 moths later.

Copy of Application form On website under "Apply" or from the local representative

Contact Details

Contact Name Wally Meyer

Position KwaZulu-Natal representative

Telephone No. 031 562-0630 / 083 2751833

Fax No. 031 562-0631

Postal Address P O Box 831, Umhlanga, 4320


Website Address www.pum.nl


Quickberry

Organisation/Department Quickberry

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance We help inventors to license or sell their inventions.

Summary of Programme Quickberry is an advisory firm that sources venture capital funding from private "angel" investors for entrepreneurs. We also help inventors to license or sell their inventions.

Funding Information

Maximum per application None

Comments Minimum funding requirement is about R500,000.

Total available in programme Unlimited

Source of funding Private "angel" investors and venture capital funds

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Property, franchisee funding, lifestyle businesses, loan or bridging funding

Matching funding Usually the client needs to contribute some cash to the business.

Other The business that requires funding needs to have a sustainable competitive advantage and preferably the potential to export its products.


Description of procedure First submit a business plan for our review. If we believe we may be able to help to source funding, we will let you know. If we don't think we can, we will also let you know. Please see the website for more details.

Copy of Business plan/Framework www.quickberry.com/capital_seekers.asp

Contact Details

Contact Name David de Waal

Position CEO


Fax No. 021 462-2398

Postal Address 37 Belvedere Avenue, Oranjezicht, Cape Town, 8001

Physical Address 37 Belvedere Avenue, Oranjezicht, Cape Town


Website Address www.quickberry.com


SABS SMME Support

Organisation/Department South African Bureau of Standards

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Product testing, conformance assessment and training

Summary of Programme A subsidy is offered for SABS services: product testing and productcertification (only during pre-launch of a project), quality managementsystems (ISO 9001, ISO 1400, OSHAS), capability and assessment reports,company assessments and Missing Link training programme. This appliesto small, medium and micro enterprises that are not given subsidy by othergovernment agencies.

Funding Information


Comments Advice is free and there is a subsidy for a portion of the costs.

Programme Criteria

Industry Manufacturing and services

Business requirements Compliance to statutory regulations e.g. CIPRO and SARS. Annual turnoverfrom R100,000 to maximum R10 million.

Other The business should have been in operation for a year.


Description of procedure Get your details onto the SABS database by completing the applicationform. Telephone or e-mail to request a copy.

Copy of Application form Phone or e-mail and ask for a copy, or see the website.

Contact Details

Contact Name Ms Aletta Saal

Position Stakeholder Management and SMME Support


Fax No. 012 428-6166


Physical Address 1 Dr Latagan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria


Website Address www.sabs.co.za



http://www.sabs.co.za/

Seda / KZNMac

Organisation/Department Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency) of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti/DTI)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Range of assistance

Summary of Programme Vision: To be a centre of excellence for small enterprise development in theprovince.Mission: To promote, develop and support small enterprises to ensure theirgrowth and sustainability.A new technology office is due to open in Durban soon.

Funding Information

Total available in program R50 million in 2005/6


Description of procedure Phone or visit your nearest offices or see the website.

Contact Details KZN Provincial Office

Contact Name Claude Moodley

Position Consultant


Fax No. 031 309-6069


Physical Address Suite 205 Ascot Park, 3 Ascot Street, Greyville, Durban


Website Address www.seda.org.za

eThekwini

Contact Name Irma Ogle

Position Business Information Officer


Fax No. 031 309-5437


Physical Address 127 Alice Street, Durban


Website Address www.seda-ethekwini.org.za




Kokstad

Contact Name Nomfundo Dlatu

Position Consultant


Fax No. 039 727-5049

Postal Address P O Box 1357, Kokstad, 4700

Physical Address 84 Hope St, Kokstad



Ladysmith

Contact Name Nhlanhla Buthelezi

Position Industrial Advisor


Fax No. 036 631-3553

Postal Address 33a Diamana Road, Ladysmith, 3370

Physical Address 33a Diamana Road, Ladysmith



Newcastle

Contact Name Themba Simelane

Position Branch Manager


Fax No. 034 315-2768



Physical Address 33 Voortrekker St, Newcastle



Richards Bay

Contact Name Cedric Mnguni

Position Office Manager


Fax No. 035 789-3414


Physical Address Suite 19, Partridge Place, 23 Lira Link, Richards Bay









http://www.seda.co.za/

South Coast

Contact Name Derrick Manana



Fax No. 039 682-1564


Physical Address Reefview House, 1451 Princess Elizabeth Drive, Port Shepstone



Umgumgungdlovu

Contact Name Bisson Girran



Fax No. 033 345-3042


Physical Address 10 Ebenezer St, Pietermaritzburg




Seda eThekwini

Organisation/Department Seda eThekwini (Small Enterprise Development Agency) - formerly TBDC (Thekwini Business Development Centre)

General Information

Provide funding No



Summary of Programme As part of Seda, the eThekwini offices provide a wide range of non-financialbusiness support services. The aim is to ensure growth and sustainabilityof previously disadvantaged enterprises and SMME's. See other entries forfurther details of offerings.


Description of procedure Contact your nearest office for assistance.

Contact Details Durban

Contact Name Irma Ogle



Fax No. 031 309-5437





Pinetown

Contact Name Zodwa Mokoena



Fax No. 031 309-5437


Physical Address 29 Murray Square, Dales Avenue, Pinetown



Tongaat

Contact Name Phumzile Mkize




Physical Address Old Station Building, Railway Street, Tongaat




Seda eThekwiniBusiness Development Unit


General Information

Provide funding No



Summary of Programme The Business Development Unit provides a range of support services todevelop businesses: advice and counseling, mentoring, marketing tools,help with business plans, business analysis and profiling, and facilitation ofaccess to finance. There is also a five day training course, the BusinessManagement Course, on how to start a business. The cost is R400 perperson.


Description of procedure Contact the offices for assistance. To apply for the training, complete theapplication form. Phone or visit the offices and they will tell you when thenext course is starting.

Copy of Application form Phone or e-mail and request a copy of the form.


Contact Name Nana Maquba

Position Business Development Officer


Fax No. 031 309-5437








Seda eThekwiniBusiness Information Services


General Information

Provide funding No



Summary of Programme Business Information Services provides general business information,reading material, internet access, counseling, referrals, assistance withcompany registration, legal advice, tender notices, exhibitions etc.


Description of procedure Contact your nearest office for assistance.


Contact Name Mgcini Mbhele

Position Manager


Fax No. 031 309-5437






Seda eThekwiniResources

Organisation/Department Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency) - formerly TBDC (Thekwini Business Development Centre)

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Premises

Summary of Programme The programme offers subsidised rental space for businesses. Small incubator offices are available for a limited period.


Description of procedure Contact the office for assistance.

Contact Details

Contact Name Trevor Harvey

Position Financial Manager


Fax No. 031 309-5437








Seda eThekwiniTender Advice Centre

Organisation/Department Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency) - formerly TBDC (Thekwini Business Development Centre)

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Advice

Summary of Programme Free advice is given on how to tender for work. A two day Tender TrainingCourse on how to tender is run on a regular basis. The course costs R250per person.


Description of procedure Contact the Tender Advice Centre - phone or visit.

Contact Details

Contact Name Phumzile Shabalala

Position Tender Advisor


Fax No. 031 309-5437





Contact Name Lungile Shangase

Position Tender Advisor


Fax No. 031 309-5437








SedaTechnology Transfer Programme

Organisation/Department Seda Technology Programme

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Technology transfer into 2nd economy (and some 1st economy) SMME's

Summary of Programme Product and process technology including equipment, training and aspectsrelated to the technology transfer are paid for. For 2nd economy, someworking capital is also given. Payments are normally made directly to thetechnology suppliers.

Funding Information

Maximum per application (total) R500,000 incl. VAT

Programme Criteria

Exclusions SMME's that can afford to pay for the technology are excluded.

Industry Manufacturing

Business requirements Must be a registered legal entity before payments are made

Matching funding If intervention is > R500,000 the SMME must find matching portion


Other A technology audit is done to determine needs.


Description of procedure Application form and financials (present and future). Contact the office for further details.

Copy of Application form No set format is required.

Contact Details

Contact Name Laurie Steenkamp

Position Senior Manager


Fax No. 012 441-2122


Physical Address Building G, 2nd floor, the dti Campus, 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria


Website Address www.seda.gov.za


http://www.seda.gov.za/

Siyavuna

Organisation/Department KZN Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Range according to needs

Summary of Programme Siyavuna is part of the new Agrarian Revolution programme. Siyavunaprovides, according to needs: mechanisation, liming and soil fertility,Flemish projects, animal handling facilities, agri-industries, alien weedcontrol, irrigation, mentorship, post-settlement support (e.g. LRAD),fencing, water provision, empowerment projects (focus on women andyouth), market infrastructure, tannery, aquaculture and greening of theenvironment. Siyavuna will aid in filling funding gaps in a project e.g. byapproaching banks. Contact nearest office of the Department.

Funding Information

Total available in program Over R100 million

Programme Criteria

Industry Agriculture and agri-industries


Description of procedure Contact your nearest office of the KZN Department of Agriculture andEnvironmental Affairs. Also watch the press for advertisements for newprogrammes.

Contact Details

Contact Name Carlos Boldogh

Position Chief of Operations


Fax No. 033 355-9650


Physical Address Cedara Agricultural College, Cedara


Website Address www.dae.kzntl.gov.za



http://www.dae.kzntl.gov.za/

Siyazisiza Trust

Organisation/Department Siyazisiza Trust

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Training, provision of start-up equipment, mentoring, monitoring

Summary of Programme The Siyazisiza Trust's mission is to contribute to poverty alleviation in northern KwaZulu-Natal through the promotion of food security and small enterprise development.

Funding Information

Maximum per application (total) Varies depending on situation of group/resources e.g. land size, water source, gradient, etc. This is determined by our field staff.

Comments Financial assistance is only for start-up equipment

Total available in programme Dependent on support received from donors

Source of funding A range of corporate and other donors

Programme Criteria

Region Makhanyakude, Nyamithi, Uthungulu and Zululand District B

Industry Food security (vegetables, poultry, fruit) and small enterprises e.g. candle making, block making, etc

Previously disadvantaged Mainly rural women


Description of procedure Approach relevant Field Officer who will arrange a meeting with the community to explain how we work, assess skills, assess resources e.g. water source, soil type, etc. Field Officer will then make recommendations to Head Office which will begin fund raising process. Only once funds are secured can start-up equipment be purchased and installed.

Feedback required Feedback is provided by Field Staff to Head Office

Contact Details

Contact Name Geh Phungula

Position Field Director


Fax No. 035 870-1777

Cell/Other No. 084 581 9652

Postal Address P O Box 87, Ulundi, 3838

Physical Address Ground Floor, Ithala Building, Ulundi

Website Address www.siyazisiza.co.za


Sizanani Advisory Services

Organisation/Department Sizanani Advisory Services

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Funding applications, business plans, and mentorship

Summary of Programme Assists small businesses to obtain loans from banks using the services ofbusiness advisors. It provides mentorship once funding is approved, for a12-month period. Upon registration for assistance the applicant will pay aR200 non-refundable registration fee. Upon loan being granted, client paysa percentage of the loan amount as his/her contribution towards costs toSizanani. For businesses with a turnover not exceeding R5 million perannum, balance of support fee to be subsidised by donor funds. It isimportant to note that the business advisor does not run the business butprovides advice and support.

Programme Criteria

Business requirements Business must have a R50,000 - R20 million per annum actual or projectedturnover. Minimum per application is R50,000.

Matching funding Applicant must be able to contribute a minimum of 10% of the loan.

Other Must be South African, or have a permanent resident permit; have a viablebusiness plan; personally manage the business fulltime and trade from afixed address.


Description of procedure Call the advisor for details on how to apply.

Feedback required Constant contact with mentor is maintained.

Copy of Application form Not available at this stage - enquire first.

Copy of Business plan/Framework After enquiry, refer to website for details.

Contact Details

Contact Name Rusty Hugo

Position Senior Business Advisor - KZN Region

Telephone No. 032 943-1313 / 082 579-5957

Fax No. 0866 109-420



Website Address www.sizananiadvisory.org.za


Small and Medium Enterprise Development Programme (SMEDP)


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme New details for this programme will be announced in April 2007. It is aninvestment grant, based on the company's assets.


Description of procedure Contact the Durban office or the national helpline on 0861 843-384 after April 2007.

Contact Details


Position Consultant

Telephone No. 0861 843-384 or 031 305-3389

Fax No. 0861 843-888








Small Scale Mining Directorate

Organisation/Department Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs (DME)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Range - any type of support as required

Summary of Programme Support is given for small-scale mining - any type of support (in relation tostarting a mining venture). Will refer to other sections (Mintek etc.) ifneeded. Expenses must be repaid when/if the business is making a profit.Preference is given to PDI'S (equity from youth, women, disabled or black).

Programme Criteria

Industry Mining

Previously disadvantaged Preference for youth, women, disabled, and black


Description of procedure Phone or write. All provinces have a DME Regional Office whereapplications specific to the region can be lodged. They discuss what youneed, then help you apply in writing. A committee sits monthly to evaluateapplications and decide on actions. They will let you know if you have beensuccessful.

Window periods for applying Applications are considered monthly

Feedback required Inspections are carried out by the DME

Contact Details

Contact Name Mr Duma Maseko

Position Assistant Director (Small Scale Mining)


Fax No. 034 212-2721

Postal Address Private Bag X2014, Dundee, 3000

Physical Address Talana Building, 26 Beaconsfield Street, Dundee


Website Address www.dme.gov.za



http://www.dme.gov.za/

Social Plan

Organisation/Department National Productivity Institute (NPI) for the Department of Labour

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Mentorship and advice

Summary of Programme The aim of the Social Plan is to reduce retrenchment costs and create newjobs. It applies when at least 50 people or 10% of an organisation's labourforce is likely to be retrenched. The state pays 65% of the consulting costsand the company pays the balance. If a company cannot afford the 35%,a special application for 100% funding can be submitted. The NPI will helpprevent job losses by giving support and technical assistance to thecompany. The NPI is contracted by the private sector and by localgovernment to conduct productivity assessments and to giverecommendations.

Funding Information

Comments Dependent on the scope of work

Source of funding Department of Labour and the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti/DTI)

Programme Criteria

Business requirements Minimum 50 employees or 10% of labour force likely to be retrenched

Matching funding Usually 35% from the applicant


Description of procedure Apply telephonically or through the Internet.

Copy of Application form Forms are available on application.

Contact Details

Contact Name Mervin Matthee

Position Productivity Advisor


Fax No. 031 268-9777


Physical Address Suite 201, Second Floor, Cowie Park Offices, 91 – 123 Cowie Road, Essenwood, Durban


Website Address [email protected]



http://[email protected]/

South African Breweries (SAB) Kickstart Competition

Organisation/Department South African Breweries Limited

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Mentoring

Summary of Programme SAB runs the Kickstart competition annually. Youths between 18 and 35years are invited to submit business ideas at a provincial level. Fifteenfinalists are selected per province for a two-week training programme,whereafter a business plan is drafted and forwarded to a panel ofadjudicators. A total of R300,000 seed capital is awarded per province tobetween 1 and 4 applicants. Grants range from R10,000 - R100,000 perbusiness. Each business is monitored for a year. Provincial finalists areentered into the national competition, which awards an additional non-refundable R500,000 to the national winner. Winners each receivementorship assistance for a minimum of not less than three months.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R300,000 on a provincial level

Comments The national winner receives R500,000

Total available in program R2.75 million per year

Programme Criteria

Business requirements The competition entry form must be used.

Previously disadvantaged Preference is given to previously disadvantaged youth (age < 35).

Other Applicants must be South African citizens.


Description of procedure Contact SAB and have your name placed on the competition database. Anentry form will be posted when the competition opens. Entry forms mayalso be downloaded from the SAB website or picked up at any SAB depotor regional office.

Window periods for applying Entries open in April; closing date is 01 June

Feedback required Monthly progress reports will be submitted for the finalists

Contact Details

Contact Name Andile Mkhize

Position Corporate Social Investment Co-ordinator


Fax No. 086 673-6678



Website Address www.sabkickstart.co.za


South African Women in Mining Association

Organisation/Department South African Women in Mining Association (SAWIMA)

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Training, networking and lobbying

Summary of Programme SAWIMA aims to de-mystify mining for women. Members receivepreferential opportunities for training. Membership costs R500 per year forindividuals and R2,000 per year for companies. Individuals benefit fromtraining for 2 years only - thereafter they would need to have formed acompany. Review date is 01 March every year. Training is in a range ofsubjects e.g. small-scale mining, beneficiation and procurement.Sustainability is a key issue.

Funding Information

Comments Individuals can benefit for 2 years only, then must form a company.

Total available in program R120,000 per year

Source of funding Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA), Mining houses, and Department ofMinerals and Energy (DME)

Programme Criteria

Industry Mining

Previously disadvantaged Women only


Description of procedure Membership forms are available at the SAWIMA office, by fax or by post.

Copy of Application form Contact the SAWIMA offices.

Contact Details

Contact Name Vuyokazi Nyengule

Position Administrator


Fax No. 011 834-8060

Postal Address P O Box 985, Houghton, 2041

Physical Address Chamber of Mines Building, 5 Hollard Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg


Website Address www.sawima.co.za


Strategic Investment Programme


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme The programme provides a tax incentive to projects investing R50 millionand more, for both local and foreign owned companies. Percentage paid iscalculated on a points system, covering a number of issues.

Funding Information

Comments The percentage is calculated on a points system.

Programme Criteria

Industry Infrastructure and construction

Other Investment is a minimum of R50 million


Description of procedure Contact the Durban office or the national helpline on 0861 843-384.

Copy of Application form See website: www.thedti.gov.za - go to Applications

Contact Details


Position Consultant


Fax No. 031 305-2804








Support Programme for Industrial Innovation (SPII)Matching Scheme

Organisation/Department Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme SPII is designed to promote and assist technology development byproviding financial assistance for projects that develop innovative productsand/or processes. SPII focuses on the phase that begins at the end ofbasic research (proof of concept) and ends when a pre-productionprototype has been made. The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)manages SPII on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry (thedti/DTI). Assistance under the Matching Scheme is provided to SME's(employees < 200; turnover < R51 million; assets < R19 million) in theform of a grant of up to 50% of qualifying costs incurred during technicaldevelopment - up to a maximum grant amount of R1.5 million per project.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R1.5 million

Comments For direct costs incurred in developing new products/processes


Source of funding Department of Trade and Industry (the dti/DTI)

Programme Criteria

Exclusions SPII excludes basic and applied research and military products.

Industry Manufacturing or related industrial fields or software

Business requirements Only SME's: employees <200; turnover < R51 million; assets <R19 million

Matching funding 50% from the applicant

Other Only for direct costs incurred in developing new products/processes


Description of procedure Complete the application form, including financial details and projections,and SARS clearance. Submit with a detailed business plan.

Feedback required Detailed feedback is required.

Copy of Application form www.spii.co.za - go to Matching Scheme – Application


Contact Details

Contact Name Dr Areef Suleman

Position Senior Fund Manager


Fax No. 011 269-3126

Postal Address P O Box 785341, Sandton, 2146

Physical Address 19 Fredman Drive, Sandown, Gauteng


Website Address www.spii.co.za



http://www.spii.co.za/

Support Programme for Industrial Innovation (SPII)Partnership Scheme


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme SPII is designed to promote and assist technology development byproviding financial assistance to projects that develop innovative productsand/or processes. SPII focuses on the phase that begins at the end ofbasic research (proof of concept) and ends when a pre-productionprototype has been made. The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)manages the programme on behalf of the Department of Trade andIndustry (the dti/DTI). Financial assistance under the Partnership Schemeis provided in the form of a conditionally repayable grant of 50% of thequalifying cost incurred during development activity, with a minimum grantamount of R1.5 million per project, repayable on successfulcommercialisation of the project. There should be a clear indication of thecausality (additionally) that will follow from the support.

Funding Information


Comments Minimum R1.5 million. For direct costs incurred in developing newproducts/processes; repay via a sales levy.

Total available in program R110 million per annum


Programme Criteria

Exclusions SPII does not support basic and applied research and military products.

Industry Manufacturing or related industrial fields or software development


Other Only for direct costs incurred in developing new products/ processes; repayvia a sales levy


Description of procedure Complete the application form, including financial details and projectionsand SARS clearance; submit with a detailed business plan.


Copy of Application form www.spii.co.za - go to Partnership Scheme – Application


Contact Details




Fax No. 011 269-3126








Support for Industrial Innovation (SPII)Product Process Development Scheme (PPD)


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme SPII is designed to promote and assist technology development byproviding financial assistance for projects that develop innovative productsand/or processes. The focus is on the phase that begins at the end ofbasic research (at the stage of proof of concept) and ends at the pointwhen a pre-production prototype has been made. The IndustrialDevelopment Corporation (IDC) manages the programme on behalf of theDepartment of Trade and Industry (the dti/DTI). Under the ProductProcess Development Scheme, financial assistance is provided for small,very small and micro enterprises (employees < 50; turnover < R13 million;assets < R5 million) in the form of a grant of between 65% and 85% of thequalifying cost incurred during the technical development stage, with amaximum grant of R500,000 per project. For enterprises with < 25% blackshareholding, the grant is 65%, for enterprises with 25% to 50% blackshareholding, the grant is 75%, and for enterprises with black shareholding> 50%, the grant is 85%.

Funding Information


Comments For direct costs incurred in developing new products/processes



Programme Criteria

Exclusions SPII does not support basic and applied research and military products.

Industry Manufacturing or related industrial fields or software development

Business requirements Small, very small and micro enterprises (employees < 50; turnover <R13million; assets < R5 million)

Matching funding 15% to 35% of qualifying costs from the applicant

Previously disadvantaged Black shareholding is preferred


Description of procedure Complete the application form, including financial details and projectionsand SARS clearance; submit with a detailed business plan.


Copy of Application form www.spii.co.za - go to PPD Scheme – Application


Contact Details




Fax No. 011 269-3126








Swiss South Africa Initiative

Organisation/Department Swiss South Africa Initiative (SSACI)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Promotes development

Summary of Programme The Swiss-South African Co-operative Initiative (SSACI) is a South Africandevelopment-finance agency funded by Swiss and South African companiesin collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation(SDC). It is a public-private partnership between a government agency(SDC) and ten private-sector corporations, aimed at promoting the socialand economic development of South African youth. Objective: To advanceeducational opportunities for disadvantaged young South Africans to enablethem to obtain employment.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R800,000 per calendar year for a period of three years i.e. R2.4 million per project over a three year period

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Projects initiated or managed by government departments and commercialcompanies are excluded i.e. projects are only funded through non-profit,public benefit organizations that have 18A tax-exemption.

Industries These include: automobile repairs, business services, catering, informationtechnology, retailing, tourism and hospitality.

Business requirements Have a workable plan of action for producing measurable results in termsof employment created, must incorporate a strong technical or vocationaltraining component, provide comprehensive post-training support totrainees that will help them to set up micro enterprises or find employmentin existing businesses, be cost effective, have an efficient managementstructure, low overhead costs, high levels of technical expertise, and aneffective means of service delivery. Priority is given to micro enterprises.

Previously disadvantaged Applicants must be 35 years or younger.


Description of procedure Submit a proposal according to the guidelines outlined on the website.These include: objectives, organisational information, action plan, partnersand people who will be involved, co-ordinating and reporting, budget andfinancial constraints.

Contact Details

Contact The Manager


Fax No. 012 362-2971

Postal Address Private Bag X37, Hatfield, 0028


Website Address www.ssaci.org.za


Technology Advancement Programme

Organisation/Department National Research Foundation (NRF) – Innovation Fund

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Patent support

Summary of Programme The Innovation Fund invests in technologically innovative research anddevelopment projects, the effect of which will be new knowledge andwidespread national benefits in the form of novel products, processes orservices. TAP solicits proposals that build on the existing research andknowledge i.e. at a stage where a real or potential product, process, orservice has been identified and the R&D proposed will enable progress tothe prototype stage or equivalent. Preference is given to proposals thathave significant potential to: expand existing commodity sectors; facilitatemigration of industries to new added value areas or create new leveragedindustries from existing industries; enable the establishment of new oremerging high R&D intensive industries; create new opportunities forpreviously disadvantaged groups involved in a consortium arrangement,with the appropriate combination of research, business, NGO and BEEpartners to achieve national benefit.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R15 million over a period of 3 years and R5 million per annum

Total available in program R121 million in 2005/6

Source of funding Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Programme Criteria

Exclusions The establishment of a centre or facility that does not fall within themandate of The Innovation Fund is excluded.

Industry Research, science, engineering and technology fields aligned with theNational R&D strategy

Previously disadvantaged A BEE component is required.

Other The ability of the applicant to successfully complete the project will beevaluated. The project must be aligned with the national R&D Strategy.


Description of procedure A ten-page pre-proposal application is screened for compliance and thenforwarded to technical and business aspects in that discipline. Applicantsare invited to submit a 40-page full proposal, or a site visit is requested. Arecommendation for investment is then made to the Investment Committeeof the Innovation Fund.

Window periods for applying An open call system is used, so applications are welcome at any time.

Feedback required Quarterly. Payments are only made upon satisfactory progress beingdemonstrated. The Innovation Fund together with elected technical andbusiness evaluators conduct an 18-month site visit to establish technicaland commercialisation progress made. A final technical, commercialisationand financial audit site visit is held upon completion of the project.

Copy of Application form Website: Refer to "Application Procedure"


Contact Details

Contact Name Dr Vuyisile Phehane

Position Programme Manager - The Innovation Fund


Fax No. 012 481-4242






Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP)

Organisation/Department National Research Foundation (NRF)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme THRIP aims to improve competitiveness of South African industry bysupporting research and technology development activities and enhancingthe quality and quantity of appropriate skilled people. It is a research anddevelopment programme funded by the Department of Trade and Industry(the dti/DTI) and is managed by the NRF. THRIP supports projects atUniversities, Universities of Technology and Science Councils, in science,engineering and technology research collaboration that address thetechnology and human resource needs of South African business. Industryand the dti share the cost and therefore the risk of developing commercialtechnology. HEI's and SETI's are encouraged to leverage other sources offunding.

Funding Information


Comments The amount is per project leader per year

Total available in program About R140 million

Source of funding Department of Trade and Industry (the dti/DTI) - Innovation and Technology Directorate

Programme Criteria

Industry Any application of science, engineering or technology - SIC Codes: 1(agriculture), 2 (mining and quarrying), 3 (manufacture including agro-processing), 4 (electricity, gas and water supply), 5 (construction), 7(transport, storage and communication), 86 (computer and relatedactivities)

Matching funding 1:1 or 2:1. Default funding is 2:1 (Industry:THRIP). Ratio is 1:1 for SMMEindustry partners, black or female students, BEE industry partners, andjoint ventures where at least one industry partner is a BEE.

Previously disadvantaged Benefit from a better funding ratio


Description of procedure Applications are done online. Independent external reviewers, in varioustechnical fields, assess the applications. The Multi-Criteria Decision Model(MCDM) guides assessment.

Window periods for applying June 2007 for funding in 2008

Feedback required An annual report is required at the end of the year. Proof of payment mustbe provided to trigger matching funds from THRIP.

Copy of Business plan/Framework None but they provide help in writing the proposal


Contact Details

Contact Name Dr Mphekgo Maila

Position Manager


Fax No. 012 481-4197


Physical Address CSIR South Gate, Meiring Naude Rd, Brummeria, Pretoria


Website Address www.nrf.ac.za/thrip



http://www.nrf.ac.za/thrip

Technology for Women in Business (TWIB)Women Empowerment Programme

Organisation/Department Technology for Women in Business (TWIB)

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Technology

Summary of Programme The programme provides SMME’s that are owned by women with access toscience and technology support - technology intervention, innovation andapplication. Technology is introduced through workshops and assistance isgiven with market access. Sectors covered are agriculture and agro-processing; mining and energy; textiles and clothing; ICT; arts, crafts andtourism; manufacture; services and construction.

Funding Information


Total available in program R6 million


Programme Criteria

Industry Agriculture and agro-processing; mining and energy; textiles and clothing;arts, crafts and tourism; construction; ICT; manufacturing and services

Business requirements Business must be 51% owned by women

Previously disadvantaged Women are preferred


Description of procedure Contact the offices or obtain forms off the website. Submit and they willcome back to you to arrange meetings etc.

Feedback required Demonstrate improvement in business – details to be finalised

Copy of Application form Website or phone for “Assistance required” form

Copy of Business plan/Framework Website or phone for “Business plan” template

Contact Details

Contact Name Thava Ettershank

Position Programme Assistant


Fax No. 012 841-4954


Physical Address Building 23, CSIR, Meiring Naude Rd, Lynwood, Pretoria


Website Address www.twib.org.za



http://www.twib.org.za/

Technology Transfer for Social Impact

Organisation/Department Department of Science and Technology

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Technology transfer

Summary of Programme The Programme aims to introduce innovative technology and managementsystems, to create sustainable job and wealth opportunities in deprivedareas and to promote sustainable human settlement. It achieves thisthrough: 1. Technology for Sustainable Human Settlement that focuses on introduction of technologies for improved service delivery andhuman settlement. Areas are: service delivery, health, ICT and energy. 2.Technology for Sustainable Livelihoods that focuses on naturalresources. Beneficiation (value-addition) focuses on technologies thatcould be commercialised. Agro-processing technologies are: aquaculture,essential oils, and medicinal plants, with a view to establishingcommercially viable and sustainable enterprises (SMME's) in these growingindustries. Other agro-processing technologies and mineral beneficiationwill also be considered.

Programme Criteria

Industry Agro-processing, aquaculture, essential oils, medicinal plants, services,health, ICT, mineral beneficiation and energy

Previously disadvantaged Women, youth and disabled representivity is preferred


Description of procedure A business concept document should be submitted to DST for comment. Ifaccepted, a detailed business proposal is submitted. The business shouldhave clear financials, showing commitments, partnership etc. Maximumproject length is 3 years, subject to review of progress. Theproject/business proposal should be in line with the objectives of theprogramme, have SMART outputs, have a work plan for professional fees inaccordance with the outputs and a clear exit strategy (e.g. taken over bymunicipality or sector departments or created a sustainable SMME).

Feedback required Quarterly, and half yearly in prescribed format. Visits by DST

Copy of Application form None - request a guideline document.

Contact Details

Contact Name Lucky Khumalo or Richard Holden

Position Managers: Science and Technology for Social Impact

Telephone No. 012 317-4449 or 012 317-4365

Fax No. 086 681-0040


Physical Address Orange Nassau Building, 188 Schoeman St, Pretoria


Website Address www.dst.gov.za


TechnoServe

Organisation/Department TechnoServe (TNS)

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Training, mentorship, partnering, advice

Summary of Programme TechnoServe helps entrepreneurial men and women in poor rural areas ofthe developing world to build businesses that create income, opportunityand economic growth for their families, their communities and theircountry.

Programme Criteria

Region Rural

Industry Agribusiness

Business requirements SMME

Previously disadvantaged Rural black folk


Description of procedure A diagnostic will be done first to assess viability of the business, potentialfor growth and profitability. A decision is taken as soon as the diagnostic iscompleted.

Contact Details

Contact Name Korkor Cudjoe

Position Resource Mobilisation Unit


Fax No. 011 447-1378

Postal Address 29 Keyes Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2198

Physical Address 29 Keyes Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg


Website Address www.technoserve.org


Tourism Business Development


General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Marketing

Summary of Programme The programme assists emerging tourism enterprises to market theirproducts at international exhibitions. The scheme pays for some costs:attending and preparing for exhibitions (first, second, third project: 80%;50%; 50%); economy class air ticket (R10,000; R5,000; R5,000);marketing materials (50% of stand); accommodation GBP30/day, dailyallowance GBP25/day - for exhibition plus two extra days. Threeexhibitions per business.

Programme Criteria

Industry Tourism

Business requirements A registered business, registered with SARS, in tourism for 2-5 years,member of a local tourist association, have all necessary licenses.


Description of procedure Apply two months in advance of exhibition. Provide all documentsrequested with application form. Keep records of all marketing expenses.

Copy of Application form Contact your local KZN Tourism office or see the website.

Contact Details

Contact Name Xholise Nyikana

Position Consultant


Fax No. 012 320-4740


Physical Address Fedsure Building, cnr van der Walt and Pretorius St, Pretoria


Website Address www.deat.gov.za


Tourism Enterprise Programme (TEP)

Organisation/Department Business Trust, Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT)and ECI Africa

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Assist in finding capital and equity, marketing, research, plans, training,etc.

Summary of Programme TEP's main objective is to encourage and facilitate growth and expansion ofSME enterprises within the tourism economy resulting in job creation andgrowth in turnover: 1. by linking SME's with various prospective partnersthrough introductions and 2. by contributing to costs of certain servicesthrough the Technical and Training Assistance Fund (TTAF) e.g. marketingassistance for certain events, research, development of business andmarketing plans, preparation and submission of tenders and proposals tobecome a supplier, appropriate training, attending exhibitions, certificationand licensing, and the identification of service providers.

Funding Information

Comments Maximum TEP contribution: 50%

Source of funding Business Trust and the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism(DEAT)

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Financing of assets, raising or contributing to assets, start-up capital andoperational costs are excluded.

Industry Tourism - a direct tourism enterprise e.g. lodge, hotel, B&B, tour operator,guide etc. or supplier of goods and/or services to a formal tourism businesswhich derives at least 50% of its income from tourism-related activities

Business requirements Annual turnover < R25 million, total asset value (excluding fixed property)< R10 million, maximum of 200 employees, operating at least 2 years andmeeting all statutory requirements

Matching funding At least 50% from the applicant

Other Register for TEP support (free)


Description of procedure Submit a detailed, well-motivated request for assistance. Indicate thepurpose of the assistance applied for and state to what extent the businesswill be able to satisfy or contribute towards the TEP objectives ofemployment creation and transactional value. E-mail requests arepreferred due to legibility. Refer to the website for details of theprocedure, once the request has been received by TEP.

Feedback required Monthly feedback on turnover and jobs is required

Copy of Business plan/Framework Website: Refer to "Guidelines for assistance" - company profile; letterrequesting assistance; indication of the alternative contributions secured;three quotes from prospective service providers (if total project costexceeds R5,000) etc.


Contact Details

Contact Name Brian Avnit

Position Business Development (KZN)


Fax No. 031 301-7192


Postal Address P O Box 1308, Ballito, 4420


Website Address www.tep.co.za



http://www.tep.co.za/

Tourism KZNInformation and Knowledge Management (Research)

Organisation/Department Tourism KZN

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Advice and data for feasibility studies or business plans

Summary of Programme Registration with Tourism KZN is mandatory for all enterprises whoseprimary object is to provide services and facilities to tourists. Registrationcosts R150 per year. Services offered by this programme includeinformation, knowledge, and advice.

Programme Criteria

Industry Tourism

Business requirements Registration with Tourism KZN is required by all tourism operators in KZN –this costs R150 per year.


Description of procedure Register with Tourism KZN (see separate entry for details) then requestassistance.

Copy of Application form Copy of Registration Form / Code of Conduct / Category List: www.kzn.org.za/registration/refgorm.doc

Copy of Business plan/Framework Guidelines: www.kzn.org.za/kzn/829/xml

Contact Details

Contact Name James Seymour or Karen Kohler

Position General Manager / Manager


Fax No. 031 305-6693


Physical Address Tourist Junction, 160 Pine Street, Durban


Website Address www.zulu.org.za


http://www.kzn.org.za/registration/refgorm.doc

http://www.kzn.org.za/kzn/829/xml

http://www.zulu.org.za/

Tourism KZNMarketing Partnership Programme


General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Marketing

Summary of Programme Registration with Tourism KZN is mandatory for all enterprises whoseprimary object is to provide services and facilities to tourists. Registrationcosts R150 per year. The Marketing Partnership Programme gives access toeconomical advertising; an opportunity to participate in trade shows; hostforeign media and to register on special e-mail system to receive tourismenquiries, updates and notices.

Programme Criteria

Industry Tourism



Description of procedure Register with Tourism KZN (see separate entry for details) then requestmarketing assistance.

Copy of Application form Copy of Registration Form / Code of Conduct / Category List: www.kzn.org.za/registration/regform.doc


Contact Details

Contact Name James Seymour

Position Provincial Register and TIS General Manager


Fax No. 031 305-6693






http://www.kzn.org.za/registration/regform.doc




Tourism KZNRegistration


General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Registration - this gives access to other programmes

Summary of Programme The law requires registration with Tourism KZN where the primary object isto provide services and facilities to tourists in KZN. Registration costs R150per sub-category. Registration gives inclusion in a fax-on-demand systemand database; free listing in marketing material; a web page; permission todisplay brochures at information and airport offices, and access to the ZuluKingdom logo.

Programme Criteria

Industry Tourism



Description of procedure Submit a registration form and R150 for each sub-category for which youwish to register. Also submit a Code of Conduct, proof of business licenceor declaration, proof of public liability insurance (if applicable), two picturesand a registered trademark or logo for the website, and proof ofmembership of your local Community Tourism Organisation or PublicityAssociation.

Copy of Application form Copy of Registration Form / Code of Conduct from www.kzn.org.za/ registration/regform.doc


Contact Details

Contact Name Uveshnee Ragavan

Position Registration Executive


Fax No. 031 309-6069




Website Address www.kzn.org.za





http://www.kzn.org.za/

Tourism KZNSMME Support Programme


General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Marketing and training

Summary of Programme A company must first be registered - see separate entry. For three years,the following are available for free to qualifying businesses: marketing tools(brochures, business cards); local and international shows and exhibitions(including accommodation and transport); training (range of coursesavailable); linking up with big tourism businesses. The programmeprovides information and advice on how to start a tourism business andaffords opportunities for DEAT/TEP programmes.

Programme Criteria

Industry Tourism


Matching funding 80% from applicant


Description of procedure Register with Tourism KZN (see separate entry) to get entered into thedatabase. Contact the offices for assistance with your business.

Feedback required Report after every show or exhibition attended.

Copy of Application form Copy of Registration Form / Code of Conduct: www.kzn.org.za/registration/regform.doc


Contact Details

Contact Name Bakhuliselwa Thomas Mathibela

Position Project Manager: Business Development


Fax No. 031 309-6693










Umcebo Trust

Organisation/Department Umcebo Trust

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Education, skills development and foster entrepreneurship

Summary of Programme The Umcebo Trust is committed to the broader education and development of skills for people with special needs but also include those who have various abilities. The Trust has established an art workspace where individuals and organisations can collaborate to develop unique arts, crafts and other projects. Participants are helped to generate a reliable income by learning special skills, develop entrepreneurship and have access to various resources and materials. These people are then encouraged to share their skills with their communities.

Funding Information

Source of funding Self funding, donations and partnerships with the Durban University of Technology (DUT) and UKZN Edgewood campus.

Programme Criteria

Region Durban

Industry Arts and Crafts

Previously disadvantaged Emphasis, although, not exclusive to those with special needs.


Description of procedure Phone or visit the art workshop.

Contact Details

Contact Name Robin Opperman

Position Director


Postal Address 913 The Gables, 174 Victoria Embankment, Durban, 4001

Physical Address 3 Millar Road, Durban, 4001


Website Address www.umcebotrust.co.za


UmsobomvuBusiness Development Services Vouchers Programme (BDSVP)

Organisation/Department Umsobomvu Youth Fund

General Information

Provide funding No



Summary of Programme Umsobomvu provides training vouchers to develop youth withdisadvantaged backgrounds. The business is first assessed to see if it isviable or suitable. Training is done by service providers. Training costsR200 per voucher, up to four vouchers.

Funding Information

Comments Pay R200 per voucher, up to four vouchers


Programme Criteria

Previously disadvantaged Disadvantaged youth (aged 18 - 35)


Description of procedure Go to the Seda offices and get assistance to see if you qualify. Thencomplete the application form.


Contact Name Nomsa Khumalo

Position Business Advisor, Seda eThekwini


Fax No. 031 309-5437


Physical Address 127 Alice St, Durban



Port Shepstone

Contact Name Richard Ndovela

Position Business Development Officer


Fax No. 039 682-3604


Postal Address 42 Aiken Street, Port Shepstone, 4240

Physical Address 42 Aiken Street, Port Shepstone





http://www.youthportal.org.za/

UmsobomvuSchool to Work


General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Training, business plans, database

Summary of Programme Umsobomvu provides free training to develop youth with disadvantagedbackgrounds. The training is done through SETA's as learnershipprogrammes. Most training is in agriculture, agro-processing, accounting,engineering and information technology but the training is not exclusive tothese areas. They will also assist with writing business plans, giving adviceon starting a business etc.

Programme Criteria


Other Individuals must become self-employed or employable


Description of procedure Contact the call centre or respond to advertisements in the media and apply as directed.

Contact Details

Contact Name Nelisiwe Sibisi

Position Programme Officer, Graduate Development

Telephone No. 011 651-7000 x 238

Fax No. 011 695-0947

Postal Address P O Box 982, Halfway House, Johannesburg, 1685

Physical Address 1 Broadwalk Avenue, Midrand


Website Address www.youthportal.org.za


UmsobomvuSkills Development and Transfer Programme


General Information

Provide funding Yes



Summary of Programme Umsobomvu provides grants to existing NGO's and community projectswhere training is provided within the project so that people become self-employed or employable. The focus is on skills.

Funding Information

Comments Funding depends on the project

Programme Criteria


Other Individuals must become self-employed or employable.


Description of procedure E-mail a company profile. Your information is entered onto the database.A committee evaluates the application and will let you know the outcome.

Contact Details

Contact Name Nelisiwe Sibisi

Position Programme Officer, Graduate Development

Telephone No. 011 651-7000 x 238

Fax No. 011 695-0947

Postal Address P O Box 982, Halfway House, Johannesburg, 1685

Physical Address 1 Broadwalk Avenue, Midrand


Website Address www.youthportal.org.za


http://www.youthportal.org.za/

Umthombo Small Business Services Coop Ltd

Organisation/Department Umthombo Small Business Services Coop Ltd

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Summary of Programme We give micro loans to micro entrepreneurs. Communities need to organise themselves into groups.

Funding Information

Total available in program R10,000

Comments Loan is R10,000 per individual within a group

Total available in program R300,000 per year

Source of funding South African Micro Apex Fund (SAMAF)

Programme Criteria

Exclusions Non-South African citizens, individuals, and the employed are excluded

Business requirements Being in any legal business or wanting to start a business

Previously disadvantaged Currently it is 100% Black

Other Need a bank savings account


Description of procedure Apply in person to office, Program explanation to potential clients, Formation of a group, Application, Group certification, Loan approval, Loan agreement signing, Disbursement, Repayment, Monitoring, Reapplication.

Feedback required Gathered by field worker during monitoring

Copy of Application form Obtain in person from office

Copy of Business plan/Framework Obtain in person from office

Contact Details

Contact Name Banga Thusi

Position Manager


Fax No. 033 394-1471



Physical Address 6 Gallwey Lane, Pietermaritzburg



United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Organisation/Department United States Agency for International Development - USAID

General Information

Provide funding Yes



Summary of Programme USAID programmes support South Africa's efforts to increase access toquality education and training for previously disadvantaged groups. Certainprogrammes are focused on fostering the growth and development of smalland emerging urban and rural businesses by providing linkages and marketopportunities that did not exist or were constrained under apartheid. Otherefforts concentrate on: promoting a well-governed stable democracy;expanding HIV/AIDS prevention treatment, care and support; giving specialattention to orphans and primary health care; improving South Africa'sability to analyse and implement economic principles; supporting access tohouses; municipal services and urban improvement and support; andtechnical assistance to neighbouring countries and borders.

Funding Information

Maximum per application R10,000 - R5 million

Comments No set amount, differs per year

Programme Criteria

Previously disadvantaged Only previously disadvantaged individuals will be supported.


Description of procedure Contact the Mission Director for details.

Contact Details

Contact Name Carleene Dei

Position Mission Director


Fax No. 012 452-2399

Postal Address P O Box 43, Groenkloof, 0027


Website Address www.sn.apc.org/usaidsa



http://www.sn.apc.org/usaidsa

Vukuzakhe Programme

Organisation/Department KZN Department of Transport

General Information

Provide funding No


Nature of assistance Contracts, training and mentorship

Summary of Programme The programme aims to give contractors from disadvantaged communitiesthe opportunity to compete for civil engineering contracts. Contractorsmust register with the database by filling in the database capture form.Contractors then tender for work in the usual way. If you win the tender,you will receive mentorship and training on the job. Graduates of theprogramme will have the skills to run any business. Training consists ofcontract administration and business, technical and financial skills.

Funding Information

Total available in program R33 million in 2005

Programme Criteria

Industry Civil engineering

Previously disadvantaged African, Indian and Coloured

Other Must be registered on the database and must tender for work in the usualway


Description of procedure Complete the Vukuzakhe Data Base Capture Form and submit to yournearest KZN Department of Transport office. Apply for tenders (seeadvertisements in press and at local offices) - you will require a taxclearance, bank statement, and proof of company name. If you win thetender, you will receive mentoring and training on the job.

Feedback required Regular feedback is required.

Copy of Application form Obtain forms from any KZN Department of Transport office.

Contact Details

Contact Name Sibongele Masuku

Position Consultant: Economic Empowerment Directorate


Fax No. 033 355-8775


Physical Address 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg


Website Address www.kzntransport.gov.za


Water Research Commission (WRC)

Organisation/Department Water Research Commission (WRC)

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Advice

Summary of Programme The Water Research Commission (WRC) functions as a water-centred knowledge hub locally, in Africa and globally. The WRC invests in the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge in 5 Key Strategic Areas (KSAs): water resource management, water-linked ecosystems, water use and waste management, water utilisation in agriculture, and water-centred knowledge.

Programme Criteria

Industry Water and associated industries



Description of procedure Call for proposals are advertised; applications are received and assessed; funding is approved for projects which meet the requirements of the organisation.

Window periods for applying May to July of each year

Copy of Application form Website

Copy of Business plan/Framework Can be posted on request

Contact Details

Contact Name Yuven Gounden

Position PR/Communication Officer



Fax No. 012 331-2565

Postal Address Private Bag X03, Gezina, 0031

Physical Address Marumati Building, 491 18th Avenue, Rietfontein, 0084


Website Address www.wrc.org.za


ZenZele Technology Demonstration Centre

Organisation/Department ZenZele Technology Demonstration Centre

General Information

Provide funding Yes


Nature of assistance Technology etc.

Summary of Programme The ZenZele Technology Demonstration Centre is a section 21 companythat encourages and supports artisanal and small-scale mining in SouthernAfrica by demonstrating appropriate, safe and environmentally benigntechnologies for mineral beneficiation, and assisting with theirimplementation. Existing technologies are improved, and new onesintroduced that have been developed specifically for this historically under-serviced sector.

Funding Information


Comments Annual limits depend on the assessment of the project

Total available in program Approximately R50 million

Programme Criteria

Industry Mining and added value


Previously disadvantaged Focus is on Black Empowerment Enterprises


Description of procedure Telephonic discussion followed by a meeting. Then complete theapplication form and an assessment will be carried out.

Feedback required Continuous feedback is required.

Copy of Application form Obtain from the centre

Contact Details

Contact Name Dr Colin Logan

Position CEO


Fax No. 011 709-4625

Postal Address P O Box 146, Fountainbleau, 2032


Website Address www.zenzeletech.co.za


I. Appendices

Page Number

1. List of Programme Names and Abbreviations 161

2. List of Programmes grouped by Organisation 167

3. List of Programmes that provide Funding 173

4. List of Programmes that provide Assistance 177

5. List of Programmes that have Regional Requirements 182

6. List of Programmes that have Industry Requirements, grouped by Industry 183

7. List of Programmes that have Preference / Requirements for the involvement of those Previously Disadvantaged (women, youth, disabled, black etc.) 188


Programme Abbreviated Programme

Name

Organisation Abbreviated Organisation

NameAberdare Pietermaritzburg - Aberdare Cables -

ABSA Group Foundation - ABSA -

ABSA Small Business Foundation - ABSA -

ACAT Entrepreneurial Development Programme (EDP) ACAT EDP Africa Co-operative Action Trust ACAT

Ackermans PnP Foundation - Pick 'n Pay -

Actis Africa Agribusiness Fund AAAF Actis -

Agriculture Extension Support Programme - KZN Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs KZN DAEA

Anglo Khula Mining Fund - Anglo American and Khula Enterprise Finance -

Apex Fund - Capacity-Building Grant - Department of Trade and Industry - South African Micro Finance Apex Fund

the dti/DTI / SAMAF

Apex Fund - Micro Enterprise Development Loan - Department of Trade and Industry - South African Micro Finance Apex Fund

the dti/DTI / SAMAF

Apex Fund - Poverty Alleviation Loan - Department of Trade and Industry - South African Micro Finance Apex Fund

the dti/DTI / SAMAF

Artisanal Small Scale Mining Training School ASSM Mintek -

Arts and Culture Trust - Arts and Culture Trust -

Arts Development Funding Scheme - National Arts Council NAC

AusAID Small Activities Scheme SAS Australian Agency for International Development AusAID

Barloworld ARTWORKS - Barloworld / Business and Arts South Africa BASA

Black Business Supplier Development Programme BBSDP Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Business and Arts South Africa BASA Business and Arts South Africa - Supporting Grant Scheme BASA

Business Partners - Business Partners -

Business Partners - Khula Start-up Fund - Business Partners -

Business Partners - Umsobomvu Franchise Fund - Business Partners -

Business to Business Programme B2B Royal Danish Embassy -

List of Programme Names and AbbreviationsAppendix 1



Name


Name


Coastal College KZN - Coastal College KZN -

Community Upliftment in Rural South Africa CURSA Community Upliftment in Rural South Africa CURSA

Critical Infrastructure Programme - Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

CSIR Biosciences Process and Product Development Programme - Council for Scientific and Industrial Research CSIR

DaimlerChrysler Corporate Social Responsibility and Affirmative Procurement

- DaimlerChrysler South Africa -


- Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism DEAT

Department of Trade and Industry General Services the dti/DTI Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Development Bank of Southern Africa - Corporate Finance Unit DBSA CFU Development Bank of Southern Africa DBSA

Development Bank of Southern Africa - Project Finance SA DBSA PFSA Development Bank of Southern Africa DBSA

Downstream Aluminium Centre of Technology DACT Downstream Aluminium Centre of Technology DACT

eGoliBIO Incubator Trust - eGoliBIO Incubator Trust -

eThekwini Grant and Aid - eThekwini Municipality -

Export Marketing and Investment Assistance - Missions EMIA Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

First National Bank Umsobomvu Youth Fund / Progress Fund - First National Bank FNB

FirstRand Foundation - FirstRand Foundation -

Foreign Investment Grant - Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

FRAIN Business Support - Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

FRAIN Franchise Cadets - Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

FRAIN Information, Advice and Training - Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Gijima Business Enabling Fund BEF KZN Department of Economic Development KZN DED

Gijima Local Competitiveness Fund LCF KZN Department of Economic Development KZN DED

Global Environment Facility GEF Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism DEAT

HBD Fund2 - HBD Venture Capital -



Name


Name


IBM International Foundation - IBM -

International Finance Corporation IFC International Finance Corporation IFC

Investing in Culture - Department of Arts and Culture DAC

Isibaya Fund - Public Investment Corporation PIC

Isivivane Sethu Finance Institute ISFI Isivivane Sethu Finance Institute ISFI

Ithala Development Finance Corporation - Ithala Development Finance Corporation -

Jim Joel Education and Training Fund - Jim Joel Education and Training Fund -

Kagiso Enterprise Private Equity Fund KERPEF Kagiso Trust -

Kgabane Trust - Mintek -

Khula - Business Partners Start-up Fund - Khula Enterprise Finance -

Khula - Credit Guarantee Scheme – Individual Guarantee Scheme - Khula Enterprise Finance -

Khula - Thuso Mentorship Programme - Khula Enterprise Finance -

Khumbulani Craft - Khumbulani Craft -

KwaZulu-Natal Innovation Support Centre KZN ISC KwaZulu-Natal Innovation Support Centre KZN ISC

KZN Manufacturing Advisory Centre - see Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda)

KZNMac - see Seda

Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development LRAD Department of Land Affairs DLA

LIFElab / East Coast Biotechnology Regional Innovation Centre Trust

- LILFElab / East Coast Biotechnology Regional Innovation Centre Trust

East Coast BRIC

MAFISA - Department of Agriculture / Land Bank -

Maputoland Development & Information Centre MDIC Maputoland Development & Information Centre MDIC

Marang Financial Services - Marang Financial Services -

Micro Enterprise Alliance - Micro Enterprise Alliance -

Missions in Technology MiTech National Research Foundation NRF



Name


Name


Natal Portland Cement - Corporate Social Investment and Affirmative Procurement

- Natal Portland Cement NPC

National Development Agency Request for Proposals and Programmes Cluster

NDA RFP National Development Agency NDA

National Heritage Resources Fund - South African Heritage Resources Agency SAHRA

National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund - National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund -

National Productivity Institute - Job Creation Programme NPI National Productivity Institute NPI

Ncedisizwe Micro Credit Outlet - Ncedisizwe Micro Credit Outlet -

Nedcor Foundation - Nedcor Foundation -

Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Business Support Centre

- Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Business Support Centre

-

Old Mutual Corporate Social Investment - Old Mutual Foundation -

Patent Support Fund (SME) - National Research Foundation - Innovation Fund NRF

Pitseng Trust - Pitseng Trust -

PlantBio Trust - PlantBio Trust -

Progress Fund - see First National Bank (FNB) Umsobomvu Youth Fund

- First National Bank FNB

Project Gateway - Project Gateway -

Promotion of Agribusiness Linkages / South African International Business Linkages

PAL / SAIBL South African International Business Linkages / United States Agency for International Development

SAIBL / USAID

Provenance Art - PH Design -

PUM - Netherlands Advisory Service PUM Netherlands Advisory Service -

Quickberry - Quickberry -

SABS SMME Support Programme SABS - SMME South African Bureau of Standards SABS

Seda / KZNMac Programmes Seda / KZNMac Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Seda eThekwini - Business Development Unit Seda Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI



Name


Name


Seda eThekwini - Business Information Services Seda Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Seda eThekwini - Resources Seda Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Seda eThekwini - Tender Advice Centre Seda Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Seda Technology Transfer Seda Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Siyavuna - KZN Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs KZN DAEA

Siyazisiza Trust - Siyazisiza Trust -

Sizanani Advisory Services - Sizanani Advisory Services -

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Programmes SMEDP Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Small Enterprise Development Agency / KZNMac Programmes - see Seda

Seda Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Small Scale Mining Directorate - Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs DME

Social Plan - National Productivity Institute NPI

South African Breweries Kickstart Competition - South African Breweries SAB

South African International Business Linkages – see Promotion of Agribusiness Linkages

SAIBL – see PAL United States Agency for International Development USAID

South African Micro Finance Apex Fund – see Apex Fund SAMAF Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

South African Women in Mining Association SAWIMA South African Women in Mining Association SAWIMA

Strategic Investment Programme - Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Support Programme for Industrial Development SPII Industrial Development Corporation IDC

Swiss South Africa Cooperation Initiative SSACI Swiss South Africa Cooperation Initiative SSACI

Technology Advancement Programme TAP National Research Foundation NRF

Technology and Human Resources for Industry THRIP National Research Foundation NRF

Technology for Women In Business Women Empowerment Programme

TWIB Technology for Women In Business TWIB

Technology Transfer for Social Impact - Department of Science and Technology DST



Name


Name


TechnoServe TNS TechnoServe TNS

Thekwini Business Development Centre - see Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency)

TBDC - see Seda Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Tourism Business Booklet - see Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism - Tourism Business Booklet

DEAT Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism DEAT

Tourism Business Development - Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism DEAT

Tourism Enterprise Programme TEP Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism DEAT

Tourism KZN - Information and Knowledge Management - Tourism KZN KZN Tourism

Tourism KZN - Marketing Partnership Programme - Tourism KZN KZN Tourism

Tourism KZN - Registration - Tourism KZN KZN Tourism

Tourism KZN - SMME Support Programme - Tourism KZN KZN Tourism

Umcebo Trust - Umcebo Trust -

Umsobomvu - Business Development Services Vouchers Programme

Umsobomvu BDSVP

Umsobomvu Youth Fund -

Umsobomvu - School to Work - Umsobomvu Youth Fund -

Umsobomvu - Skills Development and Transfer Programme - Umsobomvu Youth Fund -

Umthombo Small Business Services Coop - Umthombo Small Business Services Coop -

United States Agency for International Development USAID United States Agency for International Development USAID

Vukuzakhe - KZN Department of Transport -

Water Research Commission WRC Water Research Commission WRC

ZenZele Technology Demonstration Centre - ZenZele Technology Demonstration Centre -


OrganisationAbbreviated Organisation

NameProgramme

Abbreviated Programme

NameAberdare Cables - Aberdare Pietermaritzburg -

ABSA - ABSA Group Foundation -

ABSA Small Business Foundation -

Actis - Actis Africa Agribusiness Fund AAAF

Africa Co-operative Action Trust ACAT ACAT Entrepreneurial Development Programme (EDP) ACAT EDP

Anglo American - Anglo Khula Mining Fund -

Apex Fund (South African Micro Finance Apex Fund) SAMAF Apex Fund Programmes (South African Micro Finance Apex Fund) -


Australian Agency for International Development AusAID AusAID Small Activities Scheme SAS

Barloworld - Barloworld ARTWORKS -

Barloworld ARTWORKS -

Business and Arts South Africa - Supporting Grant Scheme -

Business Partners -

Business Partners Khula Start-up Fund -

Business Partners Umsobomvu Franchise Fund -

Business Trust - Tourism Enterprise Programme -



Council for Scientific and Industrial Research CSIR CSIR Biosciences Process and Product Development Programme -

DaimlerChrysler South Africa - DaimlerChrysler Corporate Social Responsibility and Affirmative -

Department of Agriculture - MAFISA -

Department of Arts and Culture DAC Investing in Culture -

List of Programmes grouped by OrganisationAppendix 2

Business and Arts South Africa BASA

Business Partners -



NameProgramme


Name


Global Environment Facility GEF

Tourism Business Booklet -

Tourism Business Development -

Tourism Enterprise Programme -

Department of Land Affairs DLA Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development LRAD

Department of Labour DOL Social Plan -

Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs DME Small Scale Mining Directorate -

Department of Science and Technology DST Technology Transfer for Social Impact -

Apex Fund Programmes (South African Micro Finance Apex Fund) SAMAF

Black Business Supplier Development Programme BBSDP

Critical Infrastructure Programme -

Department of Trade and Industry - General Services the dti/DTI

Export Marketing and Investment Assistance: Missions EMIA

Foreign Investment Grant -

FRAIN Programmes -

KZN Manufacturing Advisory Centre - see Small Enterprise Development Agency

KZNMac - see Seda

Seda / KZNMac Programmes Seda / KZNMac

Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency) / KZNMac Programmes Seda / KZNMac

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Programmes SMEDP

South African Micro Finance Apex Fund – see Apex Fund -

Strategic Investment Programme -

Thekwini Business Development Centre - see Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency)

TBDC - see Seda

Umsobomvu Programmes -

Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism DEAT




NameProgramme


Name


Development Bank of Southern Africa - Corporate Finance Unit DBSA CSU

Development Bank of Southern Africa - Project Finance SA DBSA PFSA


ECI Africa - Tourism Enterprise Programme -


eThekwini Municipality - eThekwini Grant and Aid -

First National Bank FNB First National Bank Umsobomvu Youth Fund / Progress Fund -


Franchise Advice and Information Network FRAIN FRAIN Programmes FRAIN

Gijima See KZN Department of Economic Development -

HBD Venture Capital - HBD Fund2 -

IBM - IBM International Foundation -

Industrial Development Corporation IDC Support Programme for Industrial Development SPII




Jim Joel Trust - Jim Joel Education and Training Fund -

Kagiso Trust - Kagiso Enterprise Private Equity Fund KERPEF

Anglo Khula Mining Fund -

Khula - Business Partners Start-up Fund -

Khula - Credit Guarantee Scheme -

Khula - Thuso Mentorship Programme -


KwaZulu-Natal Innovation Support Centre KZN ISC KwaZulu-Natal Innovation Support Centre KZN ISC

Khula Enterprise Finance -

Development Bank of Southern Africa DBSA



NameProgramme


Name


KwaZulu-Natal Manufacturing Advisory Centre KZNMac See Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency) Seda

Agriculture Extension Support Programmes -

Siyavuna -

Gijima Business Enabling Fund BEF

Gijima Local Competitiveness Fund LCF

KZN Department of Transport - Vukuzakhe -

Land Bank of Southern Africa - MAFISA -


East Coast BRIC LIFElab / East Coast Biotechnology Regional Innovation Centre Trust -

Maputoland Development and Information Centre MDIC Maputoland Development and Information Centre MDIC



Artisanal Small Scale Mining Training School ASSM

Kgabane Trust -

Natal Portland Cement NPC Natal Portland Cement Corporate Social Investment and Affirmative -

National Arts Council NAC Arts Development Funding Scheme -

National Development Agency NDA National Development Agency Request for Proposals and Programmes Cluster

NDA


National Productivity institute Job Creation Programme -

Social Plan -

Missions in Technology MiTech

Patent Support Fund (SME) -

Technology Advancement Programme TAP

Technology and Human Resources for Industry THRIP

National Research Foundation NRF

National Productivity Institute NPI

KZN Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs KZN DAEA

KZN Department of Economic Development KZN DED

Mintek -



NameProgramme


Name




Netherlands Advisory Service PUM PUM - Netherlands Advisory Service

Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Business Support Centre

-

Old Mutual Foundation - Old Mutual Corporate Social Investment -

PH Design - Provenance Art -

Pick 'n Pay - Ackermans PnP Foundation -




Public Investment Corporation PIC Isibaya Fund -

PUM – Netherlands Advisory Service PUM PUM - Netherlands Advisory Service PUM


Royal Danish Embassy - Business to Business Programme B2B



Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency) / KZNMac Seda Seda Programmes Seda

Small Enterprise Development Agency / KZNMac Seda Seda Programmes Seda

South African Breweries SAB South African Breweries Kickstart Competition -South African Bureau of Standards SABS SABS SMME Support Programme -

South African Heritage Resources Agency SAHRA National Heritage Resources Fund -

South African International Business Linkages SAIBL Promotion of Agribusiness Linkages PAL

South African Micro Finance Apex Fund - see Apex Fund SAMAF See Apex Fund -



NameProgramme


Name




Technology for Women In Business TWIB Technology for Women In Business Women Empowerment Programme TWIB

TechnoServe TNS TechnoServe TNS

Thekwini Business DevelopmentCentre – see Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency)

TBDC – see Seda

Thekwini Business Development Centre Programmes – see Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency) Programmes

TBDC – see Seda

Tourism KZN KZN Tourism Tourism KZN Programmes -


Business Partners Umsobomvu Franchise Fund -

First National Bank (FNB) Umsobomvu Youth Fund / Progress Fund -

Umsobomvu Programmes -

Umthombo Small Business Ser5vices Coop Ltd - Umthombo Small Business Ser5vices Coop -


PAL SAIBL

United States Agency for International Development USAID



United States Agency for International Development USAID



ProgrammeAbbreviated Programme

NameOrganisation

Abbreviated Organisation



ABSA Small Business Funding - ABSA -

ACAT Entrepreneurial Development Programme ACAT EDP Africa Co-operative Action Trust ACAT

Ackermans PnP Foundation - Pick 'n Pay -

Actis Africa Agribusiness Fund AAAF Actis -


Apex Fund Programmes - Department of Trade and Industry - South African Micro Finance Apex Fund

the dti/DTI / SAMAF


Arts Development Funding Scheme - National Arts Council NAC

AusAID Small Activities Scheme SAS Australian Agency for International Development AusAID


Business and Arts South Africa BASA Business and Arts South Africa BASA





Critical Infrastructure Programme - Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Department of Trade and Industry - General Services the dti/DTI Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI




eThekwini Grant and Aid - eThekwini Municipality -

List of Programmes that provide FundingAppendix 3



NameOrganisation


Name


Export Marketing and Investment Assistance - Missions EMIA Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI



Foreign Investment Grant - Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Gijima Business Enabling Fund BEF KZN Department of Economic Development KZN DED

Gijima Local Competitiveness Fund LCF KZN Department of Economic Development KZN DED

Global Environment Facility GEF Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism DEAT




Investing in Culture - Department of Arts and Culture DAC

Isibaya Fund - Public Investment Corporation PIC



Jim Joel Education and Training Fund - Jim Joel Education and Training Fund -


Khula Business Partners Start-up Fund - Khula Enterprise Finance -

Khula Credit Guarantee Scheme – Individual Guarantee Scheme - Khula Enterprise Finance -

Khula Thuso Mentorship Programme - Khula Enterprise Finance -

Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development LRAD Department of Land Affairs DLA


- LIFElab / East Coast Biotechnology Regional Innovation Centre Trust

East Coast BRIC


Maputoland Development and Information Centre MDIC Maputoland Development & Information Centre MDIC




NameOrganisation


Name








National Heritage Resources Fund - South African Heritage Resources Agency SAHRA


National Productivity Institute Job Creation Programme NPI National Productivity Institute NPI



Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Business - Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Business -

Old Mutual Corporate Social Investment - Old Mutual Foundation -






SAIBL / USAID


SABS SMME Support Programme SABS SMME South African Bureau of Standards SABS

Seda / KZNMac Programmes Seda / KZNMac Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Seda Technology Transfer Programme Seda Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI


Small and Medium Enterprise Development Programmes SMEDP Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI



NameOrganisation


Name


Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) / KZNMac Programmes

Seda / KZNMac Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI



Strategic Investment Programme - Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Support Programme for Industrial Development SPII Industrial Development Corporation IDC



Technology and Human Resources for Industry THRIP National Research Foundation NRF




Umsobomvu Skills Development and Transfer Programme - Umsobomvu Youth Fund -







NameOrganisation




ABSA Small Business Funding - ABSA -

ACAT Entrepreneurial Development Programme ACAT EDP Africa Co-operative Action Trust ACAT

Agriculture Extension Support Programme - KZN Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs KZN DAEA



the dti/DTI / SAMAF

Artisanal Small Scale Mining Training School ASSM Mintek -

Barloworld ARTWORKS - Barloworld / Business and Arts South Africa BASA


Business and Arts South Africa BASA Business and Arts South Africa BASA







CSIR Biosciences Process and Product Development Programme - Council for Scientific and Industrial Research CSIR


- DaimlerChrysler South Africa -


DEAT Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism DEAT

Department of Trade and Industry - General Services the dti/DTI Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI


List of Programmes that provide AssistanceAppendix 4



NameOrganisation


Name







FRAIN - Business Support - Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

FRAIN - Franchise Cadets - Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

FRAIN - Information, Advice and Training - Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI







Kgabane Trust - Mintek -

Khula Thuso Mentorship Programme - Khula Enterprise Finance -


KwaZulu-Natal Innovation Support Centre KZNISC KwaZulu-Natal Innovation Support Centre KZNISC


- LILFElab / East Coast Biotechnology Regional Innovation Centre Trust

East Coast BRIC


Maputoland Development & Information Centre MDIC Maputoland Development & Information Centre MDIC





NameOrganisation


Name






National Productivity Institute Job Creation Programme NPI National Productivity Institute NPI



Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Business - Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Business Support -






SAIBL / USAID

Provenance Art - PH Design -

PUM - Netherlands Advisory Service PUM Netherlands Advisory Service -


SABS SMME Support Programme SABS - SMME South African Bureau of Standards SABS

Seda / KZNMac Programmes Seda Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI

Seda eThekwini - Business Development Unit Seda (formerly TBDC)


Seda eThekwini - Business Information Services Seda (formerly TBDC)


Seda eThekwini - Resources Seda (formerly TBDC)


Seda eThekwini - Tender Advice Centre Seda (formerly TBDC)




NameOrganisation


Name


Seda Technology Transfer Programme Seda Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI


Siyavuna - KZN Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs KZN DAEA


Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) / KZNMac Programmes

Seda / KZNMac Department of Trade and Industry the dti/DTI


Social Plan - National Productivity Institute NPI






TWIB Technology for Women In Business TWIB


Technoserve - Technoserve -



Tourism KZN - Information and Knowledge Management - Tourism KZN KZN Tourism

Tourism KZN - Marketing Partnership Programme - Tourism KZN KZN Tourism

Tourism KZN - Registration - Tourism KZN KZN Tourism

Tourism KZN - SMME Support Programme - Tourism KZN KZN Tourism


Umsobomvu Business Development Services Vouchers Programme

Umsobomvu BDSVP




NameOrganisation


Name


Umsobomvu School to Work - Umsobomvu Youth Fund -

Umsobomvu Skills Development and Transfer Programme - Umsobomvu Youth Fund -



Vukuzakhe - KZN Department of Transport -




Appendix 5List of Programmes that have Regional Restrictions


Name Organisation Regional Restriction

ACAT Entrepreneurial Development Programme ACT EDP Africa Co-operative Action Trust (ACAT) 11 districts in KZN - see website www.acatkzn.co.za


Available to those in rural and peri-urban areas

Downstream Aluminium Centre of Technology DACT Downstream Aluminium Centre of Technology Richards Bay

eGoliBIO Incubator Trust - eGoliBIO Incubator Trust Gauteng but will support off-site clients

eThekwini Grant and Aid - eThekwini Municipality eThekwini Municipality only

Gijima Business Enabling Fund BEF KZN Department of Economic Development LED - Project Co-ordinating Unit (Gijima)

All district municipality areas except eThekwini

Gijima Local Competitiveness Fund LCF KZN Department of Economic Development EU LED - Project Co-ordinating Unit (Gijima)

All district municipality areas except eThekwini

Isivivane Sethu Finance Institute ISFI Isivivane Sethu Finance Institute (ISFI) Limited to certain areas in Durban

Khumbulani Craft - Khumbulani Craft Makhanyakude, Nyamithi, and Zululand District B

Maputoland Development and Information Centre or Community-Based Organisations Network

MDIC Maputoland Development and Information Centre or Community-Based Organisations Network

Mhlabuyalingana local Municipality and Mkhanyakude District Municipality


NDA RFP National Development Agency (NDA) Rural bias

Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Support Centre

- Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and Industry Northern KZN

Project Gateway - Project Gateway Pietermaritzburg

Siyazisiza Trust - Siyazisiza Trust Makhanyakude, Nyamithi, Uthungulu and Zululand District B

TechnoServe TNS TechnoServe (TNS) Rural only

Umcebo Trust - Umcebo Trust Durban


Industry Programme

Actis Africa Agribusiness Fund (AAAF)

Agriculture Extension Support Programme

Gijima Local Competitiveness Fund

Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development (LRAD)

MAFISA

Promotion of Agribusiness Linkages (PAL)

Siyazisiza Trust

Siyavuna

Technology and Human Resources for Industry (THRIP)

Technology for Women In Business (TWIB) - Women Empowerment Programme

Technology Transfer for Social Impact

TechnoServe

Aluminium Downstream Aluminium Centre of Technology (DACT)

Arts and Culture Trust

Arts Development Funding Scheme

Barloworld ARTWORKS

Business and Arts South Africa


Investing in Culture

Kgabane Trust

Khumbulani Craft

National Heritage Resources Fund


Provenance Art

List of Programmes that have Industry Requirements, grouped by Industry Appendix 6

Agriculture and associated industries

Arts / crafts / culture etc.


Industry Programme


Arts / crafts / culture etc. CONTINUED Siyazisiza Trust


Umcebo Trust

Biotechnology eGoliBIO Incubator Trust

LIFElab / East Coast Biotechnology Innovation Centre (BRIC) Trust

PlantBio Trust

Catering Swiss South Africa Cooperation Initiative (SSACI)

Childhood Development Jim Joel Education and Training Fund



Natal Portland Cement (NPC) Corporate Social Investment




Vukuzakhe



Global Environment Facility (GEF)


Exporting Export Marketing and Investment Assistance - Missions

Film and television Export Marketing and Investment Assistance - Missions

Finance Apex Fund - Capacity Building Grant

Food Processing CSIR Biosciences - Process and Product Development Programme

Franchising FRAIN Programmes

Environment

Construction / building / civil engineering

Energy / electricity, gas and water supply


Industry Programme


Export Marketing Assistance Incentive (EMIA) - Missions


IBM International Foundation

KwaZulu-Natal Innovation Support Centre (KZNISC)

Support Programme for Industrial Development (SPII)

Swiss South Africa Cooperation Initiative (SSACI)



Critical Infrastructure Programme

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)




Coastal College KZN

DaimlerChrysler Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Affirmative Procurement


Seda Technology Transfer Programme

South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) - SMME Support Programme

Support Programme for Industrial Development (SPII)



Information technology (IT), communication, and electronics (ICT)

Infrastructure

Manufacture


Industry Programme


Anglo Khula Mining Fund

Artisanal Small Scale Mining (ASSM) Training School


Small Scale Mining Directorate

South African Women in Mining Association (SAWIMA)



ZenZele Technology Demonstration Centre

Missions in Technology (MiTech)

Patent Support Fund (SME)

PlantBio Trust

Technology Advancement Programme (TAP)


Retailing Swiss South Africa Cooperation Initiative (SSACI)

Services Coastal College KZN

DaimlerChrysler Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Affirmative Procurement


South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) - SMME Support Programme



Sport and recreation National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund

Textiles and clothing Gijima Local Competitiveness Fund

Mining

Research, science, engineering and technology


Industry Programme








Tourism Business Development

Tourism Enterprise Programme (TEP)

Tourism KZN - Information and Knowledge Management

Tourism KZN - Marketing Partnership Programme

Tourism KZN - Registration

Tourism KZN - SMME Support Programme




Water and associated industries Water Research Commission (WRC)

Wood and wood products Gijima Local Competitiveness Fund

Tourism

Transport and logistics



Name Organisation

Previously Disadvantaged Preference /Requirement

Aberdare Pietermaritzburg - Aberdare Cables Must be 100% Black-owned

ABSA Group Foundation - ABSA Special emphasis on women and the disabled in the informal sector. Preference also given to groups

ABSA Small Business Funding - ABSA BEE required

ACAT Entrepreneurial Development Programme

ACAT EDP Africa Co-operative Action Trust (ACAT) All participants are the previously disadvantaged

Ackermans PnP Foundation - Pick 'n Pay Depends on the fund

Apex Fund Capacity-Building Grant - Department of Trade and Industry - South African Micro Finance Apex Fund

Preference for women and youth

Apex Fund Micro Enterprise Development Loan

- Department of Trade and Industry - South African Micro Finance Apex Fund

80% of funding must go to women, youth and the disabled

Apex Fund Poverty Alleviation Loan - Department of Trade and Industry - South African Micro Finance Apex Fund

80% of funding must go to women, youth and the disabled

Black Business Supplier Development Programme

BBSDP Department of Trade and Industry Black ownership required

Business Partners - Business Partners Preference but not a requirement

Business Partners Khula Start-up Fund - Business Partners Focus on females and others

Business Partners Umsobomvu Franchise Fund

- Business Partners Focus on youth from 18 - 35 years and females

Business to Business Programme B2B Royal Danish Embassy Minimum 25.1% Black ownership required

Coastal College KZN - Coastal College KZN Preference given to previously disadvantaged individuals


- DaimlerChrysler South Africa Required

Development Bank of Southern Africa - Corporate Finance Unit

DBSA CFU Development Bank of Southern Africa Specialises in BEE

Appendix 7 List of Programmes that have Preference / Requirements for the involvement of those who were Previously Disadvantaged

(women, youth, disabled, Black etc.)



Name Organisation




Development Bank of Southern Africa - Project Finance SA

DBSA PFSA Development Bank of Southern Africa 20% BEE preferred but not mandatory

eThekwini Grant and Aid - eThekwini Municipality Preference for youth and women

First National Bank (FNB) Umsobomvu Youth Fund / Progress Fund

- First National Bank (FNB) BEE and youth (18-35 years of age)

FRAIN Business Support - Department of Trade and Industry Emphasis on previously disadvantaged individuals, youth and women

FRAIN Information, Advice and Training - Department of Trade and Industry Emphasis on previously disadvantaged individuals, youth and women

Gijima Business Enabling Fund BEF KZN Department of Economic Development Favours BEE

Gijima Local Competitiveness Fund LCF KZN Department of Economic Development BEE preferred

IBM International Foundation IBM IBM Required

International Finance Corporation IFC International Finance Corporation Support commercially viable BEE transactions

Investing in Culture - Department of Arts and Culture Women 60%, youth 30% and disabled 2% of recipients

Isibaya Fund - Public Investment Corporation BEE/empowerment element required

Isivivane Sethu Finance Institute ISFI Isivivane Sethu Finance Institute People from the Townships, rural and peri-urban areas bearing South African ID

Ithala Development Finance Corporation - Ithala Development Finance Corporation Depends on the Ithala product used

Kagiso Enterprise Private Equity Fund KERPEF Kagiso Trust BEE preferred

Khula Business Partners Start-up Fund - Khula Enterprise Finance Preference to viable businesses run and managed by previously disadvantaged individuals

Khumbulani Craft - Khumbulani Craft Mainly rural women

Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development

LRAD Department of Land Affairs African, Coloured or Indian only



Name Organisation




MAFISA - Department of Agriculture Preferred

Maputoland Development & Information Centre

MDIC Maputoland Development & Information Centre Preference

Marang Financial Services - Marang Financial Services BEE required

Missions in Technology MiTech National Research Foundation BEE component required

Natal Portland Cement Corporate Social Investment

NPC Natal Portland Cement (NPC) Preferred groups are women and youth


NDA RFP National Development Agency Preference for women

Ncedisizwe Micro Credit Outlet - Ncedisizwe Micro Credit Outlet Previously disadvantaged preferred, mainly women, youth and disabled

Patent Support Fund - National Research Foundation (NRF) - Innovation Fund

Preference is given to BEE applications

Pitseng Trust - Pitseng Trust Only previously disadvantaged women

PlantBio Trust - Biotechnology Innovation Centre of the Department of Science and Technology

BEE and Gender Equity policies re adhered to where wherever possible

Project Gateway - Project Gateway No formal requirement

Promotion of Agribusiness Linkages PAL South African International Business Linkages (SAIBL)

Those discriminated against under apartheid plus women and the disabled

Provenance Art - PH Designs Preferred

Seda Technology Transfer Programme Seda Seda / KZNMac Preferred

Siyazisiza Trust - Siyazisiza Trust Mainly rural women

Small Scale Mining Directorate - Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs Preference for youth, women, disabled, black

South African Breweries Kickstart Competition - South African Breweries Preference given to previously disadvantaged individuals



Name Organisation




South African Women in Mining Association SAWIMA South African Women in Mining Association Women only

Support Programme for Industrial Development: Product Process Development Programme

SPII - PPD Industrial Development Corporation Black shareholding preferred

Technology Advancement Programme TAP National Research Foundation BEE component required

Technology and Human Resources for Industry

THRIP National Research Foundation Benefit form a better funding ratio


TWIB Technology for Women In Business Women only

Technology Transfer for Social Impact - Department of Science and Technology Women, youth and disabled representation preferred

Technoserve - Technoserve Rural Black folk only

Umcebo Trust - Umcebo Trust Emphasis although not exclusive to those with special needs

Umsobomvu Business Development Services Vouchers Programme

Umsobomvu BDSVP

Umsobomvu Youth Fund Disadvantaged youth (aged 18 - 35)

Umsobomvu School to Work - Umsobomvu Youth Fund Disadvantaged youth (aged 18 - 35)

Umsobomvu Skills Development and Transfer Programme

- Umsobomvu Youth Fund Disadvantaged youth (aged 18 - 35)

Umthombo Small Business Services Coop - Umthombo Small Business Services Coop Currently is 100% Black

United States Agency for International Development

USAID United States Agency for International Development

Previously disadvantaged individuals only

Vukuzakhe - KZN Department of Transport African, Indian and Coloured only

Water Research Commission WRC Water Research Commission (WRC) Preference

ZenZele Technology Demonstration Centre - ZenZele Technology Demonstration Centre BEE focus


Documents

Database Fundraising Business Resource Kit - Feb 2007