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Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP)

CIP

Offers research teams and institutions for CIP in built environment, manufacturing, and energy systems.

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

The Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP), administered by South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), provides cost-sharing grants for infrastructure projects that are deemed critical to attracting or retaining industrial investment — meaning the investment would not occur, or would not operate optimally, without the public co-funding. CIP targets roads, utilities, …

What this grant funds

Infrastructure critical for attracting or retaining industrial investment — roads, utilities, stormwater, power, water on or near industrial sites.

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.—
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