Direct Lending Programmes

Business Recovery Package
The Business Recovery Package (BRP) is a blended finance scheme aimed at assisting uninsured businesses that were negatively affected by the recent vandalism and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
Business Viability Programme
The Business Viability programme intends to promote SMME competitiveness, sustainability, viability and growth; to promote job creation, curb job losses and closure of businesses and to provide sufficient financial and non-financial support to enable SMMEs to operate efficiently.
Youth Challenge Fund
In line with National Youth Policy, the YCF will be providing support to youth businesses/enterprises who meet the following criteria:
Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP)
The Township and Rural Empowerment Programmes (TREP) supports informal, micro and small enterprises and cooperatives in the rural and township economies.
Inyamazane Funding Scheme
The Inyamazane Funding Scheme offers South African military veterans an opportunity to enter the mainstream economy by accessing credit facilities.
Amavulandlela Funding Scheme
The Amavulandlela Funding Scheme offers South African persons with disabilities an opportunity to enter the mainstream economy by accessing credit facilities.
Small Enterprise Manufacturing Support
The Small Enterprise Manufacturing Support Programme (SEMSP) is targeted at growing townships, rural towns and villages’ economies, by providing support to small-scale manufacturers.