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Cooperative Incentive Scheme (CIS)

Cooperative Incentive Scheme (CIS)

Funds registered primary cooperatives in South Africa with non-repayable development grants.

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The Cooperative Incentive Scheme (CIS) is a fully non-repayable government grant programme in South Africa, originally administered by SEDA and now managed under SEDFA following agency restructuring. The scheme provides registered primary cooperatives with a grant of up to R350,000 to acquire productive assets and strengthen cooperative operations across any economic sector. Cooperatives are not r…

What this grant funds

Registered primary cooperatives across all sectors seeking capital for productive asset acquisition.

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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: grantza.org.za