FUNDING NEWS
Although Funding Connection considers all funding opportunities, we also look at South African government funding and grants focused on financing business ventures that can make a difference to the local economy. Several entities offer such funds.
Click the links below to view our insightful list of government funders available in South Africa or our Funding Information Blog.
1. Initiate: Funding Strategy Alignment
Securing funding is at the core of what we do. At the outset, we identify the most suitable loan or grant options available to you and align them with your ambitions, objectives, investment plans, and business readiness. Our approach is proactive and strategic. We do not simply “follow the money” by tracking available funding programmes — we also take the time to understand your business and project in depth. This allows us to match the right funding solution to the right opportunity, a methodology that has delivered strong outcomes for our clients over the years.
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2. Develop a Bankable Business Plan
A well-structured, funder-ready business plan is critical to securing finance. It demonstrates that your venture is viable, considered, and commercially sound. We assess the strength and suitability of your existing business plan or, where required, guide you through the development of a professionally drafted, bankable business plan supported by robust financial forecasts. This ensures your business is positioned in line with lender and funder expectations.
3. Apply: Submission Management
During the application phase, we prepare and submit high-quality loan or grant applications to the appropriate funding institutions, significantly improving your chances of approval. This includes gathering and reviewing relevant information, preparing application documentation, advising on funding criteria and DFI considerations, and managing submissions through to final evaluation and, where applicable, contract negotiations.
4. Ensure Compliance & Eligibility
Funding programmes come with detailed rules, regulations, and compliance requirements that are often overlooked. We ensure that your business qualifies for the selected funding programme and that all required documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with funder requirements.
We continue to support you throughout the process to ensure full compliance until the funding is successfully disbursed.
5. End-to-End Process Management
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We manage the process from start to finish, keeping you informed at every stage, following up on outstanding documentation, and advising you of any changes or updates that may affect your application. Our role is to reduce complexity, manage risk, and allow you to focus on running your business while we handle the funding process.
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Funding Application Assessment
To get started, we require some basic information about your business and funding requirements. Please complete the assessment form by clicking the button below.
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Once we receive your details, we will review your information and contact you within 24 hours to discuss the next steps.
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