Grant

AgriSETA Discretionary Grant

Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (Government Agency)

AgriSETA Discretionary Grant is a grant from Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority for startup, growth, established businesses across South Africa. Applications close on 15 September 2026.

Overview

AgriSETA pays agricultural employers, accredited training providers and rural structures to run training: learnerships, skills programmes, bursaries, internships, graduate placements and artisan development. Funding is per learner at fixed published rates (for example about R19,292 per employed learner and R23,108 plus a R9,624 stipend per unemployed learner on learnerships) - not a lump-sum business grant, and individuals are not funded directly. Applications open in an annual window, 1 August to 15 September, via the AgriSETA online system.

Funding AmountContact provider
CoverageNational
Business StageStartup, Growth, Established

Programme details last verified on 11 June 2026.

Full Description

Discretionary grants for agricultural skills development. Covers bursaries, learnerships, internships, artisan development, and mentorship for the agricultural sector.

Eligibility Criteria

0
Min. Years Trading0 years
Target SectorsAgriculture, Agro-processing, Forestry, Veterinary

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for AgriSETA Discretionary Grant?

AgriSETA Discretionary Grant targets startup, growth, established businesses across South Africa.

When is the deadline for AgriSETA Discretionary Grant?

Applications close on 15 September 2026.

How do I apply for AgriSETA Discretionary Grant?

Check your eligibility with the free readiness check on Okhantu, prepare the required documents, then apply on the provider's website.

Get funding-ready

Prepare a funding application pack

A complete, human-reviewed application pack for SEDFA (formerly SEFA), NEF, NYDA, or a bank, formatted to the funder's requirements.

Build funding pack

A business plan written for the credit committee

SEDFA, NEF, the IDC and the banks assess affordability, security, own contribution and developmental impact. Structured the way they read it.

Get the funding plan

Add another sector or province

Extend a Market Intelligence Report to a second market at a fraction of a second report, merged so the two can be compared side by side.

Add a market

See what funding you qualify for

A free 2-minute readiness check that matches you to grants and funders you look like a fit for.

Check my funding fit