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Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP)

TREP — Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme

Funds South African township and rural micro-enterprises with blended grant and loan support in approved sectors.

The Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP) is a blended-finance initiative administered by South Africa's Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) to support micro-enterprises operating in townships and rural areas. The programme targets seven approved sectors: bakeries, automotive aftermarket, butcheries, clothing and textiles, personal care, spaza shops, and cooked f

Township and rural-based micro/informal enterprises in: bakeries, automotive aftermarket, butcheries, clothing and textiles, personal care, spaza shops, cooked food.

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.36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant + loan
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.dsbd.gov.za