AgriSETA 2026/2027 Discretionary Grants & Learning Programmes

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:

  • Graduate Placement

  • Internships

  • Bursaries

  • Artisan Development

  • Skills Programmes (Short Courses – Unit Standard Based)

  • Support to Rural Structures (e.g., Mentorship)

  • Commodity Organisations

  • Adult Education and Training (AET)

  • 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:

  • Province

  • Qualification

  • Type of training

 2026/2027 Discretionary Grant Documents

The following documents are relevant for applications:

  • Declaration of Interest

  • Declaration of Past Supply Chain Management

  • Discretionary Grant Policy

  • AgriSETA Discretionary Grant Rates

  • OFO Information Manual

  • 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:

  • Agricultural skills development

  • Rural economic growth

  • Youth employment in farming and agri-business

  • 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.

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