Program

Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP)

Funds the TREP provides seven sector-specific blended finance packages: grant plus concessional loan.

Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA)South AfricaGrant + loan

About

TREP provides seven sector-specific blended finance packages: 50% grant (capped R50k–R100k) plus 50% concessional loan. Total packages range from R50,000 to R500,000. Applications via smmesa.gov.za.

Industries covered

Food TechAdvanced Manufacturing

Grants under Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP)

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

TREP — Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme

Open

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

— pool·Rolling submission

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.dsbd.gov.za