15/12/2025
Calling All Agro-processing Entrepreneurs in Gauteng!
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), in partnership with GDARD, invites Black-owned agro-processing businesses to apply for the Agro-processing Blended Finance Programme created to drive value-addition, transformation, market access and job creation.
What’s on offer?
• Funding of up to R10 million
• 30% grant + 70% concessional loan
• Support for growth, expansion and sustainability
Who should apply?
• Businesses that are 51%+ Black-owned
• Operating in agro-processing / value-addition
• Based in Gauteng
• With credible offtake agreements
📆 Applications open: 25 November 2025 – 17 January 2026 (online only)
🔗 Apply via: www.nefcorp.co.za
Or visit GDARD’s official platforms for the application link.
📩 Enquiries: [email protected]
Take your agro-processing business to the next level apply today!
The NEF, a driver & thought-leader in promoting & facilitating black economic participation, providing financial & non-financial support to black empowered businesses.