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IDC Social Employment Fund (SEF)

IDC Social Employment Fund

Funds community organisations in South Africa that create local employment through social-impact business activities.

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The IDC Social Employment Fund (SEF) is a grant-based employment stimulus administered by the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) on behalf of the South African government's Presidential Employment Stimulus programme. The SEF channels government funds as non-repayable grants to civil society organisations (CSOs) and their community-based allies, enabling them to create direct …

Grant funding channelled through civil society organisations to create community employment opportunities in South Africa as part of the Presidential Employment Stimulus programme.

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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.idc.co.za