Organisation: AgriSETA
Application Window: 01 August – 15 September
Funding Type: Discretionary Grants & Learning Programmes
Important: Individuals cannot apply directly
Application Window Period
AgriSETA has one application window period per year:
🗓 01 August – 15 September
During this time, guidelines and application forms are made available.
Programmes Funded
AgriSETA supports the following learning programmes:
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Graduate Placement
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Internships
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Bursaries
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Artisan Development
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Skills Programmes (Short Courses – Unit Standard Based)
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Support to Rural Structures (e.g., Mentorship)
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Commodity Organisations
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Adult Education and Training (AET)
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Learnerships (18.1 & 18.2)
Important Notice
AgriSETA does NOT fund individuals directly.
Applications must be submitted:
✔ Through an accredited training provider
✔ Or through the relevant employer
Learners must apply via the organisation that will provide the training or qualification.
Accredited Training Providers
A list of accredited training providers is available under the Quality Assurance section on AgriSETA’s official website.
You can filter providers by:
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Province
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Qualification
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Type of training
2026/2027 Discretionary Grant Documents
The following documents are relevant for applications:
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Declaration of Interest
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Declaration of Past Supply Chain Management
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Discretionary Grant Policy
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AgriSETA Discretionary Grant Rates
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OFO Information Manual
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National OFO List
Contact Details
Physical Address:
AgriSETA House
529 Belvedere Street
Arcadia, 0083
Postal Address:
Box 23378
Gezina, 0031
Telephone: +27 (0) 12 301 5600
Fax: +27 (0) 12 325 1677 / 325 1624
Email: info@agriseta.co.za
Why This Matters
AgriSETA funding supports:
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Agricultural skills development
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Rural economic growth
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Youth employment in farming and agri-business
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Artisan and technical training
This is a major opportunity for employers, training providers, and agricultural organisations to secure funding for workforce development.
NextStepZA Tip
If you are a student:
✔ Contact an accredited agricultural training provider
✔ Ask if they are applying for AgriSETA discretionary grants
✔ Prepare your documents early before the 01 August window opens
Discretionary Grants application for the year 2026/ 2027.