Programme: NEF Rural And Community Development Fund – New Venture Capital

Organisation: National Empowerment Fund


Type of Support

·         Funding


Programme Description

The programme assists with an equity contribution towards the establishment of sustainable new ventures. The funds range from R1million to R50 million.


Target Market

Rural based Companies and Cooperatives that are involved in any of the following sectors: 


Agro-processing and manufacturing; 

Eco- tourism; 


Forestry and fisheries;

Commercial property; 

Aqua and marine culture; and

Any rural based  non-farm activities.


Application Process

Applicants must download the application form that is available online and submit it to the email that is given.


Success Stories

<Success stories to be requested fom National Empowerment Fund>


Contact Details

The Company website: http://www.nefcorp.co.za/

Applications for funding can be sent to: applications@nefcorp.co.za

General enquiries can be made on: info@nefcorp.co.za


Head Office

West Block, 187 Rivonia Road, Morningside 2057

Telephone: 11 305 8000  

Fax: +27 (11) 305 8001 

Call Centre: 0861 843 633 / 0861 (THE NEF)