Tips on applying for Government Grants for business
Once you’ve identified a grant applicable to your business and industry, research it thoroughly to determine the qualifying criteria.
Each grant listed on the DTI website has a contact person you can call or email for more information.
When applying, make sure you’ve completed the following checklist:
- Completed and signed application form
- SARS Tax Clearance Certificate – Original and valid
- Detailed business plan
- Co-operative resolution (if applicable)
- List of directors, shareholders etc. complete with certified copies of IDs and CVs
- Copy of business registration certificate
- Motivational letter
- Bank statements
- Projected financial statements for start-up and/or expansion.