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Agro Processing Support Scheme (APSS)

APSS

Helps research teams and institutions for APSS in agriculture innovation, food technology, and manufacturing.

OpenDepartment of Trade, Industry and Competition (South Africa)South Africa
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About

The Agro Processing Support Scheme (APSS) is a grant programme administered by South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) to stimulate investment in agro-processing and beneficiation enterprises. The scheme awards cost-sharing grants covering 20–30% of qualifying project costs, with a cap of R20 million ZAR spread over a two-year period. An additional 10% bonus grant i…

What this grant funds

Investment in South African agro-processing and beneficiation enterprises: capacity expansion, equipment modernisation, job creation.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.70%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.thedtic.gov.za