Cooperatives Development Support Programme (CDSP)
The programme supports co-operative enterprises; applicants must provide the listed registration, compliance, financial and business documents.
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About
The programme supports co-operative enterprises with business assets, working capital and business development support. It can fund machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, stock, commercial vehicles, ICT linked to co-operative development and infrastructure. DSBD provides a cost-sharing contribution, with the balance covered by a loan.
What it covers
- Working capital and business development support
- Machinery, equipment and tools
- Raw materials and stock
- Commercial vehicles
- ICT linked to co-operative development activities
- Infrastructure set-up
Who can apply
Proof of registration and SARS compliance, including CIPC registration documents (e.g. Constitution, CR-10)
Financial Intelligence Centre Act documents (e.g. municipal accounts or letter from traditional authority)
Three competing and comparable quotations
Lease Agreement or Permission to Occupy (P.T.O)
CVs and certified ID copies of directors or founding members
Three months of bank statements
Detailed business plan
Three-year cash flow projections
Latest annual financial statements or management accounts not older than three months from application date, for expansion
Relevant industry certification, where applicable
Details of the loan facility
Sworn affidavit regarding State support received in the five years preceding the application
Documents to prepare
Proof of registration and SARS compliance, including CIPC registration documents
Financial Intelligence Centre Act documents
Three competing and comparable quotations
Lease Agreement or Permission to Occupy (P.T.O)
CVs and certified ID copies of directors or founding members
Three months of bank statements
Detailed business plan
Three-year cash flow projections
Latest annual financial statements or management accounts for expansion
Relevant industry certification, where applicable
Details of the loan facility
Sworn affidavit regarding State support received in the five years preceding the application
Sources
Official sourceDepartment of Small Business DevelopmentChecked against www.dsbd.gov.za on 24 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.