[July 2025]
Finding the right funding can be the key to unlocking growth, innovation and impact—whether you’re an entrepreneur launching a startup, a student pursuing higher education, or an NGO working to uplift communities. Fortunately, South Africa offers a wide range of funding opportunities in 2025, from government grants and business loans to scholarships and international donor support.
Climate Policy and Governance and Clean Energy in South Africa
Deadline: 08-Aug-2025
The UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) programme has launched a new funding opportunity for climate policy and governance and clean energy projects in South Africa…[more]
Call for Applications: Kasipreneur Impact Project (South Africa)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
The African Management Institute is seeking applications for Kasipreneur Impact Project (KIP) to equip businesses in the South African township economy with the tools and practices needed to drive growth and expand operations…[more]
South African Circular Economy Minerals and Metals Initiative
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has announced a Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) to select a host organisation for the South African Circular Minerals and Metals Initiative, which will begin in the 2025/26 financial year…[more]
Call For Applications: Zululand Innovator’s Hackathon 2025 (South Africa)
Deadline: 08-Aug-2025
The Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI), through its Commercialising Innovation and Research (CIR) Programme, in partnership with local municipalities, invites youth, SMMEs, cooperatives, schools, and informal traders from the Zululand District to participate in the upcoming Grassroots Hackathon…[more]
Call for Funding Proposals: Support for Small Medium and Macro Enterprises and Co-operatives (South Africa)
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Johannes Phumani Phungula (JPP) Local Municipality invites local entrepreneurs, informal traders, co-operatives, and SMMEs to apply for Grant Funding as part of their commitment to Local Economic Development (LED)…[more]
Township Digital Market Access Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 1 August 2025
Applications are now open for the Township Digital Market Access Programme to empower and onboard small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) across the Gauteng province onto e-commerce and marketplace platforms…[more]
SME Toolkit Business Plan Competition 2025 (South Africa)
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Are you a young, aspiring entrepreneur? Do you have a brilliant business idea that’s waiting to take off? Is your current business venture struggling to turn a profit? Or maybe you just need expert guidance to help develop your business plan? If yes, then the 2025 Business Partners Limited SME Toolkit SA Competition for aspiring young entrepreneurs is for you!…[more]
Allan Gray Scholarship Programme for Entrepreneurial Development (South Africa)
Deadline: 15-Sep-25
The Allan Gray Scholarship Programme offers high school entrepreneurial scholarships to learners who have a curious, entrepreneurial mindset; have the potential to excel academically and are financially deserving…[more]
CFPs: Cedar Civil Society – Capacity Enhancement, Dialogue and Recovery (South Africa)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
The European Commission is now accepting grant proposals to support Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in South Africa. This initiative aims to foster active citizenship that leads to equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and value-driven development. The goal is to empower CSOs to play a meaningful role in shaping development strategies and outcomes across local communities…[more]
Call for Nominations: Minara Business Recognition Awards 2025 (South Africa)
Deadline: 4 August 2025
The Minara Business Recognition Awards (MBRA) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the prestigious 2025 edition. The highly anticipated event celebrates exceptional businesses, leaders, and professionals who have made a significant impact in their respective fields…[more]
CHINA: Chinese Government Scholarship (South Africa)
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The Chinese Government is offering scholarships for South African students to study at Chinese institutions starting in the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarship is offering undergraduate (Bachelors) studies and postgraduate (Master’s or PhD) studies in a variety of study fields, as well as non-degree Chinese language studies. Bachelor’s programmes are taught in Chinese, however a Chinese language proficiency certificate is not a requirement to apply. Postgraduate programmes are taught in English…[more]
South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme for Economics Students
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The South African Reserve Bank is inviting aspiring economists who will be entering their first year of undergraduate studies in the 2026 academic year to apply for its External Bursaries Programme…[more]
South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme for Undergraduate Studies 2026
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The South African Reserve Bank is now inviting grant applications for the External Bursary Scheme for Undergraduate Studies. The SARB serves the economic well-being of all South Africans through maintaining price stability and financial stability. It is responsible for regulating the South African financial sector, designing and distributing banknotes and coin, managing interest rates, setting the cash reserve requirement for banks, and ensuring the stability of both the banking sector and the wider financial system…[more]
Applications open for SANRAL Scholarship Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited is pleased to invite applications for its Scholarship Programme to help young learners who would like to grow their skills and achieve success…[more]
