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Free, no-email-required downloads to help you understand SA funding and prepare stronger applications.

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Comprehensive Guide42 pages

SA Funding Landscape 2026

Complete guide to every major South African funder — government DFIs, commercial banks, and alternative finance. Includes funding amounts, eligibility criteria, and application requirements for 30+ funders.

  • All government DFI programmes covered
  • Commercial bank business lending requirements
  • Alternative funding landscape
  • Funding amount ranges and terms
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Checklist8 pages

Fund Readiness Checklist

Printable checklist of everything a South African business needs before applying to any funder. Covers legal compliance, financial documents, business plan requirements, and B-BBEE documentation.

  • Legal & CIPC compliance items
  • Financial document requirements
  • Business plan components
  • B-BBEE documentation checklist
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Checklist6 pages

SEDA Application Checklist

Everything you need before approaching SEDA for business support and financial linkage. Specific to SEDA's application process and what their assessors look for.

  • SEDA registration requirements
  • Business plan format SEDA accepts
  • Financial statement requirements
  • Supporting document list
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Checklist7 pages

NEF Application Checklist

Comprehensive checklist for the National Empowerment Fund application. Covers all NEF funding products — from the Unlocking Funds to the Strategic Projects Fund.

  • B-BBEE ownership verification docs
  • NEF business plan requirements
  • Financial model specifications
  • Management profile requirements
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Reference Guide12 pages

B-BBEE Quick Reference Guide

Plain-English explanation of the B-BBEE scorecard, levels, and how your score affects your access to government funding, commercial credit, and corporate procurement.

  • All 5 B-BBEE elements explained
  • Level scoring table (1–8)
  • EME and QSE automatic qualification
  • Quick wins to improve your level
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